The Dead of Jericho by Colin Dexter

The Dead of Jericho

Inspector Morse #5

Colin Dexter

320 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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He meets her at a suburban party. They share a flirtation over their red wine ... and he doesn't see her again. It's the old familiar story for Morse. Then one day he just happens to be in Jericho, where Anne Scott lives. Nobody's home--and Morse ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 40%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 20%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 72% | No: 18% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.72

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