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338 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307277107
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 27 February 2007
Description
In this hypnotic novel of psychological suspense, a homeless man is found starved to death in the garage of a ritzy London home. The police chalk it up to an unfortunate accident, but a journalist, Michael Deacon, is intrigued. Amanda Powell, a so...
Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Addiction, Alcoholism, DeathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy
338 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307277107
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 27 February 2007
Description
In this hypnotic novel of psychological suspense, a homeless man is found starved to death in the garage of a ritzy London home. The police chalk it up to an unfortunate accident, but a journalist, Michael Deacon, is intrigued. Amanda Powell, a so...
Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Alcoholism, DeathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy