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Mark Billingham
387 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751548914
Format: Paperback
Language: Welsh
Publisher: Sphere
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Alison Willetts has survived an induced stroke. She can see, hear and feel but is unable to move or communicate. In leaving her alive, the police believe the killer's made his first mistake.The DI Tom Thorne discovers the horrifying truth: it isn'...
Community Reviews Summary of 892 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
tense 68%
sad 24%
challenging 22%
adventurous 17%
emotional 15%
reflective 6%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 31% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Torture, ViolenceModerate
Death, Addiction, BullyingMinor
Blood, Child death, Stalking—
Mark Billingham
387 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751548914
Format: Paperback
Language: Welsh
Publisher: Sphere
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Alison Willetts has survived an induced stroke. She can see, hear and feel but is unable to move or communicate. In leaving her alive, the police believe the killer's made his first mistake.The DI Tom Thorne discovers the horrifying truth: it isn'...
Community Reviews Summary of 892 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
tense 68%
sad 24%
challenging 22%
adventurous 17%
emotional 15%
reflective 6%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 31% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Torture, ViolenceModerate
Death, Addiction, BullyingMinor
Blood, Child death, Stalking