A Walk Among the Tombstones by Lawrence Block

A Walk Among the Tombstones

Matthew Scudder #10

Lawrence Block

384 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Private detective Matt Scudder investigates a series of kidnappings that always end in brutal murder. Best-selling author Lawrence Block takes us into the seedier back alleys and side-streets of New York City, rendering his subject with a gritty r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
tense 83%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 16%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.88

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