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362 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156032834
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 01 May 2006
Description
A provocative literary thriller that playfully pays tribute to classic tales of mystery and adventureLucas Corso is a book detective, a middle-aged mercenary hired to hunt down rare editions for wealthy and unscrupulous clients. When a well-known ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,099 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
adventurous 56%
tense 32%
challenging 19%
informative 14%
funny 9%
reflective 6%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 20% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Violence, SuicideModerate
Sexism, Murder, AlcoholismMinor
Blood, Cursing, Infidelity362 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156032834
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 01 May 2006
Description
A provocative literary thriller that playfully pays tribute to classic tales of mystery and adventureLucas Corso is a book detective, a middle-aged mercenary hired to hunt down rare editions for wealthy and unscrupulous clients. When a well-known ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,099 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
adventurous 56%
tense 32%
challenging 19%
informative 14%
funny 9%
reflective 6%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 20% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Violence, SuicideModerate
Sexism, Murder, AlcoholismMinor
Blood, Cursing, Infidelity