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Drive

James Sallis
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Drive

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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James Sallis

Drive

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

158

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

American Literature
Setting

Los Angeles • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Drive by James Sallis, a Hollywood stunt driver, who also works as a getaway driver, navigates the complexities of a criminal underworld. The individual faces unexpected challenges when a heist goes wrong, leading to a journey of survival and self-discovery in a gritty, fast-paced environment.

Gritty

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.8

10,868 ratings

53%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Drive by James Sallis is applauded for its concise prose and gripping intensity. Critics appreciate its unique blend of noir and literary fiction, highlighting the protagonist's moral complexity. However, some find the narrative pace uneven and the character development limited. Overall, the novel's atmospheric storytelling and tension are praised, offering a compelling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Drive?

A reader drawn to the gritty and terse narrative style of Drive by James Sallis would likely enjoy the existential noir of The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler and the minimalist prose of No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. Fans of action-driven plots with morally complex antiheroes will find this compelling.

3.8

10,868 ratings

53%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

158

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

American Literature
Setting

Los Angeles • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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