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482 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752865638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Fleshmarket Close by Ian Rankin is a gripping and atmospheric mystery that will captivate fans of crime fiction and detective stories, particularly those who enjoy complex, layered plots and morally nuanced explorations of the darker side of human nature.
Description
An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme: a racist attack, or something else entirely? Rebus is drawn into the case, but has other problems: his old police station has closed for business, and his masters would rather ...
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Moods
mysterious: 76%
dark: 58%
tense: 58%
reflective: 29%
challenging: 23%
adventurous: 17%
sad: 17%
emotional: 11%
funny: 11%
hopeful: 5%
lighthearted: 5%
relaxing: 5%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Rape, Murder, DeportationMinor
Racism482 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752865638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Fleshmarket Close by Ian Rankin is a gripping and atmospheric mystery that will captivate fans of crime fiction and detective stories, particularly those who enjoy complex, layered plots and morally nuanced explorations of the darker side of human nature.
Description
An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme: a racist attack, or something else entirely? Rebus is drawn into the case, but has other problems: his old police station has closed for business, and his masters would rather ...
Community Reviews
Moods
mysterious: 76%
dark: 58%
tense: 58%
reflective: 29%
challenging: 23%
adventurous: 17%
sad: 17%
emotional: 11%
funny: 11%
hopeful: 5%
lighthearted: 5%
relaxing: 5%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Rape, Murder, DeportationMinor
Racism