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728 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780755322817
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Headline
Publication date: 18 March 2021
Description
After three years in prison, Shadow has served his time. But as the days and hours until his release tick away, he can feel a storm brewing. Two days before his release date, his wife Laura dies in a mysterious car crash, in adulterous circumstanc...
Community Reviews Summary of 74,081 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
dark 65%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
funny 24%
challenging 22%
emotional 20%
sad 8%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 21% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual content, ViolenceModerate
Child death, Car accident, AlcoholMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Adult/minor relationship728 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780755322817
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Headline
Publication date: 18 March 2021
Description
After three years in prison, Shadow has served his time. But as the days and hours until his release tick away, he can feel a storm brewing. Two days before his release date, his wife Laura dies in a mysterious car crash, in adulterous circumstanc...
Community Reviews Summary of 74,081 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
dark 65%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
funny 24%
challenging 22%
emotional 20%
sad 8%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 21% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual content, ViolenceModerate
Child death, Car accident, AlcoholMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Adult/minor relationship