The Postman Always Rings Twice
“The Postman Always Rings Twice” is a novel set in 1934 and is authored by James M. Cain (Hoopes 13). The novel was fairly successful but not of good reputation among publication houses and was considered as one of the most significant crime novels of the 20th century. Gripping and concise (not more than 120 pages long), the novel's combines sexuality and violent behavior which was astounding at that time. However it resulted in the book getting banned in Boston. However, its startling theme has earned the book a rank in Modern Library 100 Best Novels list (Modern Library 98). The ...