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256 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860464454
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 June 1998
Description
Maybe the worst indignity for a Paris cop is to be shot dead by an old granny he is trying to help cross the street in Paris on a frosty morning. An old lady needs protection with so many druggies around these days. Dressed as an elderly Vietnames...
Community Reviews Summary of 371 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
adventurous 42%
dark 26%
lighthearted 26%
tense 26%
reflective 21%
emotional 15%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 5%
Pace
fast 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | N/A: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Rape, MurderModerate
Death, Drug use, Gun violenceMinor
Suicide, Medical content, Car accident
256 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860464454
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 June 1998
Description
Maybe the worst indignity for a Paris cop is to be shot dead by an old granny he is trying to help cross the street in Paris on a frosty morning. An old lady needs protection with so many druggies around these days. Dressed as an elderly Vietnames...
Community Reviews Summary of 371 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
adventurous 42%
dark 26%
lighthearted 26%
tense 26%
reflective 21%
emotional 15%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 5%
Pace
fast 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | N/A: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Rape, MurderModerate
Death, Drug use, Gun violenceMinor
Suicide, Medical content, Car accident