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291 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340935125
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Meeting an anonymous client late on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. But trouble is Chicago private eye V.I. Warshawski's specialty. Her client says he's the prominent banker, John Thayer. Turns out he's not. He says his son's girlfr...
Community Reviews Summary of 730 reviews
Moods
adventurous 68%
tense 62%
dark 37%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
Pace
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 69% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Addiction, Body shaming, FatphobiaMinor
Cursing, Drug use, Sexism
291 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340935125
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Meeting an anonymous client late on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. But trouble is Chicago private eye V.I. Warshawski's specialty. Her client says he's the prominent banker, John Thayer. Turns out he's not. He says his son's girlfr...
Community Reviews Summary of 730 reviews
Moods
adventurous 68%
tense 62%
dark 37%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
Pace
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 69% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Addiction, Body shaming, FatphobiaMinor
Cursing, Drug use, Sexism