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288 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375726729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 03 December 2002
Description
A thrilling, intense, and masterfully plotted classic suspense tale from one of the founders of the genre. Returning to his hotel room after a late-night flirtation with a cabaret dancer at an Istanbul bo te, Graham is surprised by an intruder wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews
Moods
adventurous 78%
tense 64%
dark 14%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 36% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Gun violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Misogyny, War, Xenophobia
288 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375726729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 03 December 2002
Description
A thrilling, intense, and masterfully plotted classic suspense tale from one of the founders of the genre. Returning to his hotel room after a late-night flirtation with a cabaret dancer at an Istanbul bo te, Graham is surprised by an intruder wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews
Moods
adventurous 78%
tense 64%
dark 14%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 36% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Gun violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Misogyny, War, Xenophobia