Crime Fiction (New Critical Idiom) |
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John Scaggs
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Pages: 184 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0415318246
Pub: Routledge
Pub date: 2005-01-27
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 65458
Reader Reviews:
Excellent guide to the genre (5/6 people found this helpful)
Crime Fiction is first and foremost an enjoyable read. It is packed with insight and informative analysis of the field.
Newcomers will find this book provides an excellent guide to the genre. It is an ideal starting point for those who have sampled and enjoyed, and now want to delve deeper but need direction.
More seasoned fans of crime fiction will find it offers insightful analysis and explores the structure of the crime novel, providing a new perspective that will enhance and deepen the reader's enjoyment.
A very readable reference book (6/7 people found this helpful)
A most lively and detailed discussion of the crime fiction genre that was particularly useful in highlighting what books would appeal to me (I have already ordered three, two of which by Dashiel Hammett). It also makes numerous references to films and television programmes related to the field.
Those studying the subject at university would find this invaluable as a reference book that cites plenty of books from the genre itself and books that discuss the genre.
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Books -> Subjects -> Children’s Books -> General AAS
Books -> Subjects -> Crime, Thrillers & Mystery -> Mystery -> Reference
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