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288 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307359414
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Canada
Publication date: 05 July 2011
Description
In a flat near Reykjavik city centre, a young man lies dead in a pool of blood although there are no signs of a break-in or any struggle. A woman's purple shawl, found under the bed, gives off a strong and unusual aroma. A vial of narcotics found ...
Community Reviews Summary of 301 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
emotional 50%
reflective 37%
sad 37%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual assault, MurderModerate
Rape, BloodMinor
Car accident
288 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307359414
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Canada
Publication date: 05 July 2011
Description
In a flat near Reykjavik city centre, a young man lies dead in a pool of blood although there are no signs of a break-in or any struggle. A woman's purple shawl, found under the bed, gives off a strong and unusual aroma. A vial of narcotics found ...
Community Reviews Summary of 301 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
emotional 50%
reflective 37%
sad 37%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual assault, MurderModerate
Rape, BloodMinor
Car accident