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304 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061797583
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins E-Books
Publication date: 13 October 2009
Description
The pretty young prostitute is dead. Her alleged murderer—a minister's son—hanged himself in his jail cell. The case is closed. But the dead girl's father has come to Matthew Scudder for answers, sending the unlicensed private investigator in sear...
Community Reviews Summary of 540 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
sad 35%
reflective 25%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
tense 15%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 29% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 31% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Death, MurderModerate
Violence, Suicide, Sexual contentMinor
Homophobia, Sexual violence, Incest
304 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061797583
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins E-Books
Publication date: 13 October 2009
Description
The pretty young prostitute is dead. Her alleged murderer—a minister's son—hanged himself in his jail cell. The case is closed. But the dead girl's father has come to Matthew Scudder for answers, sending the unlicensed private investigator in sear...
Community Reviews Summary of 540 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
sad 35%
reflective 25%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
tense 15%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 29% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 31% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Death, MurderModerate
Violence, Suicide, Sexual contentMinor
Homophobia, Sexual violence, Incest