The Mao Case by Qiu Xiaolong

304 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Chief Inspector Chen Cao of the Shanghai Police Department is the head of the Special Case group and is often put in charge of those cases that are considered politically "sensitive" since, as a rising party cadre, he's regarded by many as reliabl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 75%
adventurous 50%
tense 50%
informative 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.39

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