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The Mad and the Bad

Jean-Patrick Manchette
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The Mad and the Bad

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Jean-Patrick Manchette

The Mad and the Bad

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

163

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

France • 1970s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Mad and the Bad by Jean-Patrick Manchette, a wealthy industrialist hires a recently released psychiatric patient to care for his orphaned nephew. Soon, they are embroiled in a violent struggle for survival as they attempt to escape a dangerous situation orchestrated by the boy's uncle. The story explores themes of violence and survival.

Gritty

Dark

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,601 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jean-Patrick Manchette's The Mad and the Bad is praised for its taut narrative and dark humor, offering a thrilling critique of capitalism. The novel's brisk pace and stark prose captivate readers, while its violent undertones may deter some. Manchette's ability to intertwine social commentary with suspense is widely appreciated, although its bleakness may not appeal to all.

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Who Should Read The Mad and the Bad?

Fans of fast-paced noir thrillers with a dark, satirical edge will enjoy Jean-Patrick Manchette's The Mad and the Bad. Readers of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep and Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr. Ripley will appreciate its tense, unpredictable narrative and morally complex characters.

3.9

1,601 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

163

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

France • 1970s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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