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249 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812968774
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication date: 09 March 2004
Description
Moscow, May 1876: What would cause a talented young student from a wealthy family to shoot himself in front of a promenading public in the Alexander Gardens? Decadence and boredom, most likely, is what the commander of the Criminal Investigation D...
Community Reviews Summary of 744 reviews
Moods
mysterious 69%
funny 26%
dark 22%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%
emotional 12%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 21% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, AlcoholismMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Police brutality
249 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812968774
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication date: 09 March 2004
Description
Moscow, May 1876: What would cause a talented young student from a wealthy family to shoot himself in front of a promenading public in the Alexander Gardens? Decadence and boredom, most likely, is what the commander of the Criminal Investigation D...
Community Reviews Summary of 744 reviews
Moods
mysterious 69%
funny 26%
dark 22%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%
emotional 12%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 21% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, AlcoholismMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Police brutality