The Mao Case by Qiu Xiaolong

289 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 often assigned cases considered politically "sensitive," and now the Minister of Public Security insists that Chen personally take on a 'special assignment.' Leery of international emba...

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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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