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368 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743219624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 13 November 2001
Description
In yet another page-turning installment in the bestselling Adam Dalgliesh mystery series from P.D. James, "the reigning mistress of murder" (Time), the Inspector must investigate the murder of a twisted forensic scientist and explore the dark secr...
Community Reviews Summary of 457 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
sad 23%
tense 23%
adventurous 17%
emotional 17%
reflective 11%
challenging 5%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Average rating
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368 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743219624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 13 November 2001
Description
In yet another page-turning installment in the bestselling Adam Dalgliesh mystery series from P.D. James, "the reigning mistress of murder" (Time), the Inspector must investigate the murder of a twisted forensic scientist and explore the dark secr...
Community Reviews Summary of 457 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
sad 23%
tense 23%
adventurous 17%
emotional 17%
reflective 11%
challenging 5%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.