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353 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743284011
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 08 November 2005
Description
The popular Parisian mystery by the international bestselling mystery writer, Fred Vargas, whom the French have hailed as the next Henning Mankell. In a small Parisian square, the ancient tradition of the town crier continues into modern times. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews
Moods
dark 82%
tense 55%
adventurous 27%
funny 17%
reflective 17%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
challenging 6%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 44%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 19% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Torture, Rape, Murder
353 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743284011
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 08 November 2005
Description
The popular Parisian mystery by the international bestselling mystery writer, Fred Vargas, whom the French have hailed as the next Henning Mankell. In a small Parisian square, the ancient tradition of the town crier continues into modern times. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews
Moods
dark 82%
tense 55%
adventurous 27%
funny 17%
reflective 17%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
challenging 6%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 44%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 19% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Torture, Rape, Murder