In the Midst of Death: A Matthew Scudder Novel by Lawrence Block

In the Midst of Death: A Matthew Scudder Novel

Matthew Scudder #3

Lawrence Block

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fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Jerry Broadfield thinks he's a good cop. But now he's been charged with extortion--and his former buddies in the NYPD would like to see him laid out on a morgue slab for squealing to a committee on police corruption. Suddenly, he's got a lot of en...

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Community Reviews Summary of 202 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

3.58

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