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581 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375814686
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 23 October 2006
Description
Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost’s Guard, and she’s been assigned to the Lower City. It’s a tough beat that’s about to get tougher, as Beka’s limited ability to communicate with the dead clues her in to an underworld conspir...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,005 reviews
Moods
mysterious 58%
dark 29%
tense 29%
emotional 25%
funny 20%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 15%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 4%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Violence, MurderModerate
Slavery, Child abuse, DeathMinor
Death of parent, Alcoholism, Alcohol
581 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375814686
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 23 October 2006
Description
Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost’s Guard, and she’s been assigned to the Lower City. It’s a tough beat that’s about to get tougher, as Beka’s limited ability to communicate with the dead clues her in to an underworld conspir...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,005 reviews
Moods
mysterious 58%
dark 29%
tense 29%
emotional 25%
funny 20%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 15%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 4%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Violence, MurderModerate
Slavery, Child abuse, DeathMinor
Death of parent, Alcoholism, Alcohol