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225 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571204809
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A hideous scream pierces the calm of the evening psychotherapy session. The body of a woman lies sprawled in the basement of the Steen clinic, a chisel thrust through her heart. Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh, gently relaxing at a literary party cl...
Community Reviews Summary of 732 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
tense 33%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
adventurous 3%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 39% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 72% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23%Average rating
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225 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571204809
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A hideous scream pierces the calm of the evening psychotherapy session. The body of a woman lies sprawled in the basement of the Steen clinic, a chisel thrust through her heart. Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh, gently relaxing at a literary party cl...
Community Reviews Summary of 732 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
tense 33%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
adventurous 3%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 39% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 72% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23%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.