A review by sandaru
The Postman Always Rings Twice (Special Edition) by James M. Cain

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

When I initially picked it up I was hoping for a story full of mystery and crime. Well, this was a bit different. Written in 1st person POV the crime and the perpetrators were already clear from the start. It was more of a neo noir film about how the fate gets you even if it misses you the first time around. All in and out, it was a fast paced book I read in one sitting and the plot was interesting and dramatic so I kept going. Nothing bad to say it is just what I had hoped for the story to be was completely different.