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368 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
The popular Parisian mystery by the international bestselling mystery writer, Fred Vargas, whom the French have hailed as the next Henning Mankell.In a small Parisian square, the ancient tradition of the town crier continues into modern times. The...
Community Reviews Summary of 405 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
tense 55%
adventurous 25%
funny 18%
reflective 18%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
challenging 7%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 44%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 20% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Torture, Rape, Murder
368 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The popular Parisian mystery by the international bestselling mystery writer, Fred Vargas, whom the French have hailed as the next Henning Mankell.In a small Parisian square, the ancient tradition of the town crier continues into modern times. The...
Community Reviews Summary of 405 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
tense 55%
adventurous 25%
funny 18%
reflective 18%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
challenging 7%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 44%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 20% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Torture, Rape, Murder