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420 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316095655
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publication date: 01 February 2005
Description
An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme. Rebus is drawn into the case, but has other problems: his old police station has closed for business, and his masters would rather he retire than stick around. But as Rebus inv...
Community Reviews Summary of 444 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
tense 63%
reflective 45%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
sad 27%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 9%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Rape, Murder, DeportationMinor
Racism
420 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316095655
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publication date: 01 February 2005
Description
An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme. Rebus is drawn into the case, but has other problems: his old police station has closed for business, and his masters would rather he retire than stick around. But as Rebus inv...
Community Reviews Summary of 444 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
tense 63%
reflective 45%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
sad 27%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 9%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Rape, Murder, DeportationMinor
Racism