Double Indemnity by James M. Cain
"Double Indemnity" is a gripping crime novel that follows the story of an insurance salesman who becomes entangled in a dangerous plot with a seductive woman, leading to murder and deceit. As the protagonist finds himself increasingly trapped in a web of lies, he must navigate the consequences of his actions while trying to outsmart those around him. With its noir atmosphere and complex characters, this thrilling tale explores themes of greed, desire, and the destructive power of temptation.
The 947th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1943
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 128-160
- Words
- 30,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 34th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 562nd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time (Time)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)