In the Midst of Death by Lawrence Block

In the Midst of Death

Matthew Scudder #3

Lawrence Block

244 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Bad cop Jerry Broadfield didn't make any friends on the force when he volunteered to squeal to an ambitious d.a. about police corruption. Now he'saccused of murdering a call girl. Matthew Scudder doesn't think Broadfield's a killer, but the cops a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 77%
tense 44%
adventurous 22%
emotional 22%
hopeful 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.59

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