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416 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307455574
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 July 2009
Description
Adam Dalgliesh takes on a baffling murder in the rarefied world of London book publishing in this masterful mystery from one of our finest novelists.Commander Adam Dalgliesh and his team are confronted with a puzzle of impenetrable complexity. A m...
Community Reviews Summary of 440 reviews
Moods
dark 87%
sad 43%
tense 43%
reflective 37%
emotional 25%
challenging 6%
Pace
medium 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Antisemitism, Death of parent, KidnappingModerate
Sexism, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail
416 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307455574
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 July 2009
Description
Adam Dalgliesh takes on a baffling murder in the rarefied world of London book publishing in this masterful mystery from one of our finest novelists.Commander Adam Dalgliesh and his team are confronted with a puzzle of impenetrable complexity. A m...
Community Reviews Summary of 440 reviews
Moods
dark 87%
sad 43%
tense 43%
reflective 37%
emotional 25%
challenging 6%
Pace
medium 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Death of parent, KidnappingModerate
Sexism, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail