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256 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
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Language: English
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Portrait of a murder...Superintendent Roderick Alleyn's old school chum-- whom his wife Troy longs to paint-- is now President of Ng'ombwana, a brand-new African republic. This handsome, charismatic dictator has enemies of every stripe: from ruddy...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
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Moderate
Racism, Fatphobia, Murder
256 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Portrait of a murder...Superintendent Roderick Alleyn's old school chum-- whom his wife Troy longs to paint-- is now President of Ng'ombwana, a brand-new African republic. This handsome, charismatic dictator has enemies of every stripe: from ruddy...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism, Fatphobia, Murder