If you're into mystery and crime, "Double Idemnity" is definitely the way to go. A man and a woman set out to kill someone and it carries them farther than they had ever imagined. Twists in the plot come from every which way, as well as various love interests, and it leaves you hanging on the edge of your seat the entire way through,
"Double Idemnity" is about an insurance broker named Walter Huff who would do nearly anything to get where he wants and to get what he wants. However, he does catch some feelings towards his "partner in crime" which takes them both down a road they didn't necessarily plan. This book really clearly shines a light on the effects of crime on a person and it brings the reader into the mind of a criminal and personifies what a "first-time murderer" could be.
The novel might be slightly difficult to read if insurance and different policies aren't your forte. Walter and his associates have conversations about their business and different court topics that might be difficult to follow from the lack of exposition in the fast-paced plot. Even though the insurance aspect is important to understand the plot, the rest of the book is easy to understand and analyze because the way "Double Idemnity" is written feels like Walter is explaining the entire story to you personally. So for people who like intimacy of the narrator speaking directly to the reader, this book will suit your preferences.
