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249 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802146014
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 13 May 2013
Description
Maria Grazia Battestini was a nasty old woman. No one is upset when she is murdered. Battestini's maid, a Romanian woman is missing and the prime suspect. The police found her at the central station trying to leave the country. In an attempt to fl...
Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews
Moods
reflective 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 21%
dark 21%
emotional 14%
sad 14%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 33% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MurderModerate
Pedophilia, Homophobia, Animal crueltyMinor
Racism, Colonisation249 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802146014
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 13 May 2013
Description
Maria Grazia Battestini was a nasty old woman. No one is upset when she is murdered. Battestini's maid, a Romanian woman is missing and the prime suspect. The police found her at the central station trying to leave the country. In an attempt to fl...
Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews
Moods
reflective 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 21%
dark 21%
emotional 14%
sad 14%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 33% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MurderModerate
Pedophilia, Homophobia, Animal crueltyMinor
Racism, Colonisation