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327 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860469336
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill
Publication date: 24 May 2001
Description
A horrifically mutilated corpse is discovered wedged in an isolated crevice. The highly-regarded but unpredictable ex-commando Pierre NiTmans is sent from Paris to the French Alps to investigate. Meanwhile, Karim Abdouf, a young Arab policeman, is...
Community Reviews Summary of 312 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
dark 82%
adventurous 39%
challenging 21%
emotional 13%
informative 8%
sad 8%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 47%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Blood, Body horror, DeathMinor
Alcoholism, Car accident, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
327 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860469336
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill
Publication date: 24 May 2001
Description
A horrifically mutilated corpse is discovered wedged in an isolated crevice. The highly-regarded but unpredictable ex-commando Pierre NiTmans is sent from Paris to the French Alps to investigate. Meanwhile, Karim Abdouf, a young Arab policeman, is...
Community Reviews Summary of 312 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
dark 82%
adventurous 39%
challenging 21%
emotional 13%
informative 8%
sad 8%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 47%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Blood, Body horror, DeathMinor
Alcoholism, Car accident, Schizophrenia/Psychosis