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616 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553906370
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Balford-le-Nez is a dying seaside town on the coast of Essex. But when a member of the town’s small but growing Asian community is found murdered near its beach, the sleepy town ignites. Intrigued by the involvement of her London neighbor—Taymulla...
Community Reviews Summary of 509 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
dark 50%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
emotional 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
Pace
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 70% | Plot: 20% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismMinor
Incest
616 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553906370
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Balford-le-Nez is a dying seaside town on the coast of Essex. But when a member of the town’s small but growing Asian community is found murdered near its beach, the sleepy town ignites. Intrigued by the involvement of her London neighbor—Taymulla...
Community Reviews Summary of 509 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
dark 50%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
emotional 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
Pace
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 70% | Plot: 20% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismMinor
Incest