A Stab in the Dark by Lawrence Block

A Stab in the Dark

Matthew Scudder #4

Lawrence Block

180 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Louis Pinell, the recently apprehended Icepick Prowler, freely admits to having slain seven young women nine years ago -- but be swears it was a copycat who killed Barbara Ettinger Matthew Scudder believes him. But the trail to Ettinger's true mur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 83%
tense 83%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
informative 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.81

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