The Dead of Jericho by Colin Dexter

The Dead of Jericho

Inspector Morse #5

Colin Dexter

304 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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"[MORSE IS] THE MOST PRICKLY, CONCEITED, AND GENUINELY BRILLIANT DETECTIVE SINCE HERCULE POIROT".--The New York Times Book ReviewHe meets her at a suburban party. They share a flirtation over their red wine . . . and he doesn't see her again. It's...

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Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 40%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 20%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 72% | No: 18% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.72

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