When the Sacred Ginmill Closes by Lawrence Block

When the Sacred Ginmill Closes

Matthew Scudder #6

Lawrence Block

384 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark tense slow-paced
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In the dark days, in a sad and lonely place, ex-cop Matt Scudder is drinking his life away -- and doing favors for pay for his ginmill cronies. But when three such assignments flow together in dangerous and disturbing ways, he'll need to change hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
adventurous 33%
funny 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.02

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