rhosynmd's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
amdun10's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
florapants84's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
richardpierce's review against another edition
5.0
I think this is the first Morse I read many many years ago. I still think it's probably the best. Impishly written, more red herrings than the UK can export to the EU, and an underlying sadness about the human condition make this a real masterpiece.
marilynsaul's review against another edition
3.0
I'm so glad to be done with this book. It just seemed to drag!!! I guess I'm just not used to Dexter's writing, and maybe all his books are like this. I did appreciate the more compatible interplay between Morse and Lewis, or rather, I should say, that Lewis has become more comfortable with Morse's gruff and often unreasonable character, and let's it roll off his back.
beth132's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
shahrun's review against another edition
3.0
I don't really know what to make of this book. I found it a little tedious and confusing to read. I don't know if that is beacuse I didn't like the style it was written in or just because it was written before I was born (old fashioned?). It did keep me guessing a little, as I read it all. But over all I was left disapointed. No surprised that I plan to release it. Hope the next reader enjoys it more than me.