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hjulia5's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
adrionmacaron's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
lori_loves_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Another good Inspector Lynley book even though he wasn't in it. Great to focus on Barbara Havers this time, enjoyed her character.
tynxs's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
fjodretta's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
rjvrtiska's review against another edition
2.0
ehh...lots of rabbit trails, no satisfying "ah ha" moment, and enough already with the weather updates. It was hot. I get it. I think the biggest problem was I never sympathized with the main character, Barbara.
jkaccoman's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
hollyberrybooks's review against another edition
3.0
This was a second read for me but I found it a bit of a struggle this time - no idea why! Looking forward to the next in the series (slowly working its way up the book pile) to reignite my interest in the series.
majkia's review against another edition
5.0
Particularly considering how long ago this was written, 1997, really good job on race relations, confusions, and misunderstandings.