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Murder, Death, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
BloodMinor
Rape, Vomit, Death of parentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 912 reviews
Moods
dark 74%
tense 63%
adventurous 24%
challenging 12%
sad 7%
emotional 6%
reflective 3%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | A mix: 17% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
288 pages | first published 1987
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ISBN/UID: 9781782276340
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Vertigo
Publication date: 25 May 2021
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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ISBN/UID: 9781782276340
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Vertigo
Publication date: 25 May 2021
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, Vomit, Death of parentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 912 reviews
Moods
dark 74%
tense 63%
adventurous 24%
challenging 12%
sad 7%
emotional 6%
reflective 3%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | A mix: 17% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating