Brighton Rock is a murder thriller centered on the teenage sociopath Pinkie and the kind-hearted Ida Arnold. Ida, after meeting the reporter Charles Hale, is suspicious of his death and decides to investigate. Her inquiries bring her to the aid of the frightened and vulnerable Rose, a waitress Pinkie has drawn into the web of his growing alibi in his attempt to elide all traces of Hale's presence in Brighton.
Boasting the largest collection of book summaries, BookRags is the best option for titles you can't find elsewhere. They offer all of the basics (quotes, chapter summary, characters, historical context, literary criticism) but also walk through a few major topics that recur throughout the book, which can be particularly useful for essay writing.
This is a good choice if you're looking for a quick read or refresher rather than an in-depth analysis. You'll get a brief book summary and chapter by chapter breakdown. The website loads quickly with minimal advertising.