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Murder, Death, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
BloodMinor
Rape, Bullying, Child deathCommunity Reviews
summary of 396 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
dark 66%
tense 62%
adventurous 28%
challenging 12%
emotional 7%
sad 5%
reflective 3%
funny 0%
lighthearted 0%
relaxing 0%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 80% | A mix: 16% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
288 pages | first published 1987
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Description
A hugely enjoyable, page-turning murder mystery with one of the best and most-satisfying conclusions you'll ever read: clever enough that you're unlikely to guess it, but simple enough that you'll kick yourself when it's revealed. That's what has ...
288 pages | first published 1987
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Description
A hugely enjoyable, page-turning murder mystery with one of the best and most-satisfying conclusions you'll ever read: clever enough that you're unlikely to guess it, but simple enough that you'll kick yourself when it's revealed. That's what has ...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
BloodMinor
Rape, Bullying, Child deathCommunity Reviews
summary of 396 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
dark 66%
tense 62%
adventurous 28%
challenging 12%
emotional 7%
sad 5%
reflective 3%
funny 0%
lighthearted 0%
relaxing 0%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 80% | A mix: 16% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating