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482 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752865638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme: a racist attack, or something else entirely? Rebus is drawn into the case, but has other problems: his old police station has closed for business, and his masters would rather ...
Community Reviews Summary of 442 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
tense 63%
reflective 45%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
sad 27%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 9%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Deportation, Murder, RapeMinor
Racism
482 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752865638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme: a racist attack, or something else entirely? Rebus is drawn into the case, but has other problems: his old police station has closed for business, and his masters would rather ...
Community Reviews Summary of 442 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
tense 63%
reflective 45%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
sad 27%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 9%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Deportation, Murder, RapeMinor
Racism