csdaley's review against another edition
3.0
Good start to a new series and will definitely be reading the next one
bgg616's review against another edition
4.0
This is between 3 and 1/2 and 4 stars but it kept me captivated. The story revolves around rent boys and politicians. I liked the main character, Rhona. There isn't much sense of Glasgow that comes through in the novel but perhaps in her later work (this was her first.)
iainkelly_writing's review
3.0
Sleazy and scandalous series opener. A great introduction to the main character and enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. Looking forward to reading the next in the series.
caitlind14's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
carriejenn's review against another edition
4.0
Read the 12th book in the series, thought it was great so decided to start from the start. I'd hight recommend this series if you like crime fiction, read through this one in a single day and it was very good. Felt a certain part of the ending was a bit cheesy but generally a very good read. Looking forward to working through the series!
jackalynrene's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
helen___'s review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Murder, Homophobia, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, and Trafficking
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