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232 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: MLR Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One sunny morning Los Angeles bookseller and aspiring mystery author Adrien English opens his front door to murder. His old high school buddy (and employee) has been found stabbed to death in a back alley following a loud and very public argument ...
Community Reviews Summary of 869 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
tense 36%
adventurous 33%
emotional 23%
funny 23%
sad 10%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Chronic illness, CursingModerate
Homophobia, Bullying, DeathMinor
Xenophobia, Miscarriage, Suicide232 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: MLR Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One sunny morning Los Angeles bookseller and aspiring mystery author Adrien English opens his front door to murder. His old high school buddy (and employee) has been found stabbed to death in a back alley following a loud and very public argument ...
Community Reviews Summary of 869 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
tense 36%
adventurous 33%
emotional 23%
funny 23%
sad 10%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Chronic illness, CursingModerate
Homophobia, Bullying, DeathMinor
Xenophobia, Miscarriage, Suicide