Point Blank by Richard Stark

Point Blank

Parker #1

Richard Stark

190 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Double-crossed, shot, and left for dead — by his wife. The thriller that introduces Parker. “A brilliant invention”. Played by Lee Marvin in the John Boorman movie. “The funnies call it the syndicate. The goons and hustlers call it the Outfit. You...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 1,163 reviews

Moods

dark: 87%

tense: 75%

adventurous: 44%

mysterious: 26%

funny: 12%

reflective: 4%

challenging: 3%

lighthearted: 2%

sad: 2%

emotional: 1%

informative: 1%

Pace

89% of readers chose fast
8% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

52% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

6% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
89% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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