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352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571370979
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Description
1950s Dublin. in a lock-up garage in the city, the body of a young woman is discovered – an apparent suicide. But pathologist Dr Quirke and Detective Inspector Strafford soon suspect foul play.The victim’s sister, a newspaper reporter from London,...
Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
reflective 37%
tense 31%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 20%
emotional 17%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 35% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Abortion, Blood, Confinement
352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571370979
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Description
1950s Dublin. in a lock-up garage in the city, the body of a young woman is discovered – an apparent suicide. But pathologist Dr Quirke and Detective Inspector Strafford soon suspect foul play.The victim’s sister, a newspaper reporter from London,...
Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
reflective 37%
tense 31%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 20%
emotional 17%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 35% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Abortion, Blood, Confinement