Brighton Rock by Graham Greene
"Brighton Rock" is a thrilling crime novel set in 1930s Brighton, revolving around the life of a young gangster, who is involved in a series of violent acts and murders. The narrative also explores the themes of Catholicism, morality, and the nature of sin, as the protagonist struggles with his religious beliefs and the guilt of his actions. The story is further complicated by the involvement of a naive young woman who falls in love with the gangster, unaware of his dark side.
The 267th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1157
Since this book was first published in 1938, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 1157.0.
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