About the book
In Mildred Pierce, noir master James M. Cain creates a novel of acute social observation and devasting emotional violence, with a heroine whose ambitions and sufferings are never less than recognizable.
Mildred Pierce had gorgeous legs, a way with a skillet, and a bone-deep core of toughness. She used those attributes to survive a divorce and poverty and to claw her way out of the lower middle class. But Mildred also had two weaknesses: a yen for shiftless men, and an unreasoning devotion to a monstrous daughter.
Editions of Mildred Pierce
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679723219
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307946591
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307772930
Read an Excerpt
In Mildred Pierce, noir master James M. Cain creates a novel of acute social observation and devasting emotional violence, with a heroine whose ambitions and sufferings are never less than recognizable.
Mildred Pierce had gorgeous legs, a way with a skillet, and a bone-deep core of toughness. She used those attributes to survive a divorce and poverty and to claw her way out of the lower middle class. But Mildred also had two weaknesses: a yen for shiftless men, and an unreasoning devotion to a monstrous daughter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mildred Pierce about?
In Mildred Pierce, noir master James M. Cain creates a novel of acute social observation and devasting emotional violence, with a heroine whose ambitions and sufferings are never less than recognizable.
Mildred Pierce had gorgeous legs, a way with a skillet, and a bone-deep core of toughness. She used those attributes to survive a divorce and poverty and to claw her way out of the lower middle class. But Mildred also had two weaknesses: a yen for shiftless men, and an unreasoning devotion to a monstrous daughter.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mildred Pierce?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction
Where can I read a sample of Mildred Pierce?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679723219
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mildred Pierce?
James M. Cain
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mildred Pierce is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679723219) and paperback(ISBN 9780307946591) and ebook(ISBN 9780307772930)
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