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384 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380715732
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication date: 30 July 2002
Description
Nobody knows better than Matthew Scudder how far down a person can sink in this city. A young prostitute named Kim knew it also--and she wanted out. Maybe Kim didn't deserve the life fate had dealt her. She surely didn't deserve her death. The alc...
Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews
Moods
tense 87%
emotional 62%
mysterious 62%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Alcoholism, ViolenceModerate
Gun violenceMinor
Transphobia
384 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380715732
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication date: 30 July 2002
Description
Nobody knows better than Matthew Scudder how far down a person can sink in this city. A young prostitute named Kim knew it also--and she wanted out. Maybe Kim didn't deserve the life fate had dealt her. She surely didn't deserve her death. The alc...
Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews
Moods
tense 87%
emotional 62%
mysterious 62%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Alcoholism, ViolenceModerate
Gun violenceMinor
Transphobia