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253 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780712353281
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Publication date: 01 January 1956
Description
An honest policeman, Sergeant Wigan, escorts a drunk man home one night to keep him out of trouble and, seeing his fine book collection, slowly falls in to the gentle art of book collecting. Just as the friendship is blossoming, the policeman's bo...
Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews
Moods
adventurous 44%
dark 37%
tense 37%
sad 14%
emotional 11%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
informative 7%
reflective 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 26% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Antisemitism, Homophobia, Sexism
253 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780712353281
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Publication date: 01 January 1956
Description
An honest policeman, Sergeant Wigan, escorts a drunk man home one night to keep him out of trouble and, seeing his fine book collection, slowly falls in to the gentle art of book collecting. Just as the friendship is blossoming, the policeman's bo...
Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews
Moods
adventurous 44%
dark 37%
tense 37%
sad 14%
emotional 11%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
informative 7%
reflective 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 26% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Antisemitism, Homophobia, Sexism