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189 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330243612
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: 01 February 1929
Description
When a hard-fighting detective arrives in Personville and finds that his client has been murdered, he decides to investigate local gangland activities.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,501 reviews
Moods
mysterious 81%
tense 72%
adventurous 56%
challenging 15%
funny 13%
sad 6%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 67% | A mix: 22% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Police brutality, Gun violenceModerate
Drug use, Alcohol189 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330243612
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: 01 February 1929
Description
When a hard-fighting detective arrives in Personville and finds that his client has been murdered, he decides to investigate local gangland activities.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,501 reviews
Moods
mysterious 81%
tense 72%
adventurous 56%
challenging 15%
funny 13%
sad 6%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 67% | A mix: 22% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Police brutality, Gun violenceModerate
Drug use, Alcohol