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Mystery & Thriller· United States

The Big Clock

by Kenneth Fearing
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1946175 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Kenneth Fearing's The Big Clock (1946) stands as one of the most significant works of mystery & thriller of its era. The managing editor of a magazine empire, having witnessed his boss commit a murder, is assigned to investigate that very murder. Fearing's noir classic is a brilliantly claustrophobic novel of urban anxiety. Themes of noir, murder, journalism run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1946.

Book Details

AuthorKenneth Fearing
Published1946
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages175
Category🔍 Mystery & Thriller
ISBN9781935554936
Editorial Score38/100
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Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
194610
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Clock about?

The managing editor of a magazine empire, having witnessed his boss commit a murder, is assigned to investigate that very murder. Fearing's noir classic is a brilliantly claustrophobic novel of urban anxiety.

Who wrote The Big Clock?

The Big Clock was written by Kenneth Fearing, from United States. First published in 1946.

What awards has The Big Clock won?

The Big Clock has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1946.

Is The Big Clock worth reading?

The Big Clock is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in noir, murder, journalism.

Where can I buy The Big Clock?

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What category is The Big Clock?

The Big Clock is classified as Mystery & Thriller. Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

What country is The Big Clock from?

The Big Clock originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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