Historical Fiction
A Gambling Man
2021·448 pages
Aloysius Archer, a WWII vet, heads to 1950s California, diving into a noir mystery of corruption and murder.
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Aloysius Archer, a WWII vet, heads to 1950s California, diving into a noir mystery of corruption and murder.
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For an author that produces two books a year, Baldacci shows that he hasn’t lost his ability to create intricate plotting, character depth, and pacing. Overall, “A Gambling Man” is an enjoyable journey back in time when things were different and America was recovering and rebuilding following the devastation of World War II.
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of romantic encounters; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including murders and beatings; some graphic descriptions.
Profanity
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Mild profanity used occasionally throughout the story.
Substance use
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Recurring references to alcohol and some drug operations; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Subtle commentary on post-war American society and corruption.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Mentions of systemic corruption and exploitation; not central.
Other
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