The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain
This novel is a thrilling tale of passion, murder, and betrayal. The story revolves around a drifter who becomes involved in an adulterous affair with a married woman. Together, they plot to kill her older husband for the insurance money. However, their plan spirals out of control, leading to unexpected consequences and a shocking conclusion. The narrative explores themes of lust, greed, and the destructive power of obsession.
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- Published
- 1934
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- Der Postmann Klingelt Immer Zweimal
- El Cartero Siempre Llama Dos Veces
- Il Postino Suona Sempre Due Volte
- Le Facteur Sonne Toujours Deux Fois
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This book is on the following 14 lists:
- 14th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 30th on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 50th on 100 Best Western(United States) Works of Fiction (San Francisco Chronicle)
- 98th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 1295th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Haycraft-Queen Cornerstones (Murder For Pleasure (Book))
- Keating’s 100 best crime and mystery books (Book)
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)
- The 100 Best Thrillers according to Télérama (Télérama)
- The 80 Books Every Man Should Read (Esquire)
- The Booklist Century: 100 Books, 100 Years (BookList)
- Top 100 Books (Lincoln Journal Star)