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336 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345806536
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 13 August 2013
Description
A rollicking and hilarious novel from the bestselling author of Bad Monkey and Razor Girl.Jack Tagger's years in exile at the obituaries desk of a South Florida daily haven't dulled his investigative reporter's nose for a good story. When Jimmy St...
Community Reviews Summary of 809 reviews
Moods
adventurous 43%
lighthearted 43%
mysterious 43%
dark 12%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%
Pace
fast 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Animal death, Injury/Injury detail
336 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345806536
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 13 August 2013
Description
A rollicking and hilarious novel from the bestselling author of Bad Monkey and Razor Girl.Jack Tagger's years in exile at the obituaries desk of a South Florida daily haven't dulled his investigative reporter's nose for a good story. When Jimmy St...
Community Reviews Summary of 809 reviews
Moods
adventurous 43%
lighthearted 43%
mysterious 43%
dark 12%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%
Pace
fast 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Animal death, Injury/Injury detail