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P.D. James, P.D. James
431 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345398758
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A British woman lawyer is murdered soon after successfully defending her client who was on trial for murder. As he opens an investigation, Commander Dalgliesh of New Scotland Yard learns the man recently became engaged to the lawyer's daughter. Is...
Community Reviews Summary of 472 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 41%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
sad 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 8%
Pace
slow 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
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—
P.D. James, P.D. James
431 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345398758
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A British woman lawyer is murdered soon after successfully defending her client who was on trial for murder. As he opens an investigation, Commander Dalgliesh of New Scotland Yard learns the man recently became engaged to the lawyer's daughter. Is...
Community Reviews Summary of 472 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 41%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
sad 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 8%
Pace
slow 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%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.