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216 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007242979
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Martin Beck faces one of the greatest challenges of his professional life when his investigation unearths evidence of police corruption and brutality in this incredible seventh novel in the Martin Beck mystery series. The bloody murder of a police...
Community Reviews Summary of 217 reviews
Moods
mysterious 69%
tense 61%
adventurous 23%
funny 15%
reflective 15%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
sad 7%
Pace
medium 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Police brutality, Animal cruelty, Gore216 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007242979
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Martin Beck faces one of the greatest challenges of his professional life when his investigation unearths evidence of police corruption and brutality in this incredible seventh novel in the Martin Beck mystery series. The bloody murder of a police...
Community Reviews Summary of 217 reviews
Moods
mysterious 69%
tense 61%
adventurous 23%
funny 15%
reflective 15%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
sad 7%
Pace
medium 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Police brutality, Animal cruelty, Gore