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chris2110's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jkmfrog's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I'm really enjoying the writing and detail of these classic mysteries. Beware though that they were written in a time when attitudes about women, gender, and sexual violence were different, perhaps "antiquated" (though maybe not as different as we wish they were). Maybe start with another in the series and save this for later.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Alcohol, Death, and Rape
Minor: Infidelity
The attitudes about rape refected in a portion of the story may be a shock to readers not living in the 1960s-70s when this book took place and was written.kanejim57's review against another edition
4.0
Being a fan of the Inspector Morse and Endeavor TV series, I decided to listen to books upon which the series were based. I was not disappointed. As I listened, I expected to hear John Thaw and Kevin Whately's voices coming through my ear buds! I am continuing to listen to all of Dexter's books in order of publishing.
theseventhl's review against another edition
4.0
A great beginning to a stellar series. It's interesting to read Morse and Lewis meet for the first time and see their partnership develop over the course of a case. I felt bad for Morse's love life at the end - poor Chief Inspector!
astorka's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.25
amlibera's review against another edition
3.0
Solid police procedural puzzle mystery that just hints at how much better the later Morse novels will get.
davidkelly0324's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tomburgess's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kanejim57's review against another edition
4.0
Being a fan of the Inspector Morse and Endeavor TV series, I decided to listen to books upon which the series were based. I was not disappointed. As I listened, I expected to hear John Thaw and Kevin Whately's voices coming through my ear buds! I am continuing to listen to all of Dexter's books in order of publishing.