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288 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375726729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 03 December 2002
Description
A thrilling, intense, and masterfully plotted classic suspense tale from one of the founders of the genre. Returning to his hotel room after a late-night flirtation with a cabaret dancer at an Istanbul bo te, Graham is surprised by an intruder wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews
Moods
adventurous 75%
tense 58%
dark 8%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 44% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Gun violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Misogyny, Xenophobia, War
288 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375726729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 03 December 2002
Description
A thrilling, intense, and masterfully plotted classic suspense tale from one of the founders of the genre. Returning to his hotel room after a late-night flirtation with a cabaret dancer at an Istanbul bo te, Graham is surprised by an intruder wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews
Moods
adventurous 75%
tense 58%
dark 8%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 44% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Gun violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Misogyny, Xenophobia, War