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304 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857869975
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not Avail
Publication date: 02 May 2013
Description
THE FIRST IN THE ORIGINAL LAIDLAW TRILOGY. WINNER OF THE CWA SILVER DAGGER. THE DARK REMAINS, Laidlaw's first case, out 2 September 2021. PRE-ORDER NOW! 'If you only read one crime novel this year, this should be it’ Guardian 'A bloody good read' ...
Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
tense 53%
adventurous 30%
emotional 20%
reflective 16%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
funny 10%
hopeful 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 34% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 32% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Sexual violence, Religious bigotryModerate
Rape
304 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857869975
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not Avail
Publication date: 02 May 2013
Description
THE FIRST IN THE ORIGINAL LAIDLAW TRILOGY. WINNER OF THE CWA SILVER DAGGER. THE DARK REMAINS, Laidlaw's first case, out 2 September 2021. PRE-ORDER NOW! 'If you only read one crime novel this year, this should be it’ Guardian 'A bloody good read' ...
Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
tense 53%
adventurous 30%
emotional 20%
reflective 16%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
funny 10%
hopeful 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 34% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 32% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Sexual violence, Religious bigotryModerate
Rape