Drive
Drive
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
American LiteratureLos Angeles • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
10,868 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
American LiteratureLos Angeles • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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