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339 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312655457
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: 30 August 2011
Description
A New York Times Notable Crime Book and Favorite Cozy for 2011A Publishers Weekly Best Mystery/Thriller books for 2011"Penny has been compared to Agatha Christie but] it sells her short. Her characters are too rich, her grasp of nuance and human p...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,545 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
reflective 46%
dark 28%
tense 23%
hopeful 19%
sad 17%
challenging 11%
adventurous 9%
relaxing 7%
funny 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 72% | Character: 15% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9%Average rating
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Toxic friendship, Car accident, Child death339 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312655457
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: 30 August 2011
Description
A New York Times Notable Crime Book and Favorite Cozy for 2011A Publishers Weekly Best Mystery/Thriller books for 2011"Penny has been compared to Agatha Christie but] it sells her short. Her characters are too rich, her grasp of nuance and human p...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,545 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
reflective 46%
dark 28%
tense 23%
hopeful 19%
sad 17%
challenging 11%
adventurous 9%
relaxing 7%
funny 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 72% | Character: 15% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Murder, AddictionModerate
Toxic friendship, Car accident, Child death