A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton

A is for Alibi

Kinsey Millhone #1

Sue Grafton

307 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark lighthearted tense fast-paced

Description

Take it from the top in #1 New York Times bestselling author Sue Grafton's knockout thriller that introduced detective Kinsey Millhone--and a hot new attitude--to crime fiction... A IS FOR AVENGERA tough-talking former cop, private investigato...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,150 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 50%
tense 38%
dark 19%
funny 11%
lighthearted 7%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 32%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 29% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.42

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