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124 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843914259
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hesperus Press
Publication date: 01 April 2010
Description
The first translation into English of the acclaimed mystery-writer's final detective novel serves as the perfect introduction to an important Italian writer. Published just before his death, this novel refines and condenses Sciascia's analysis o...
Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
reflective 47%
adventurous 28%
dark 28%
funny 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
Pace
medium 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 94% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 6%Average rating
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Violence, Drug use
124 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843914259
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hesperus Press
Publication date: 01 April 2010
Description
The first translation into English of the acclaimed mystery-writer's final detective novel serves as the perfect introduction to an important Italian writer. Published just before his death, this novel refines and condenses Sciascia's analysis o...
Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
reflective 47%
adventurous 28%
dark 28%
funny 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
Pace
medium 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 94% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Drug use