Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Sexual content, TortureModerate
Child death, Kidnapping, Child abuseMinor
Body shaming, Pedophilia, Sexual violenceCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1448 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
tense 59%
adventurous 22%
emotional 21%
challenging 9%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 28% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Average rating
225 pages | first published 1987
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ISBN/UID: 9781407234984
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 November 2011
Description
Mystery fiction. Detective and mystery stories. And in Edinburgh of all places. I mean, you never think of that sort of thing happening in Edinburgh, do you ...?' 'That sort of thing' is the brutal abduction and murder of two young girls. And now ...Book Information
225 pages | first published 1987
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ISBN/UID: 9781407234984
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 November 2011
Description
Mystery fiction. Detective and mystery stories. And in Edinburgh of all places. I mean, you never think of that sort of thing happening in Edinburgh, do you ...?' 'That sort of thing' is the brutal abduction and murder of two young girls. And now ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Sexual content, TortureModerate
Child death, Kidnapping, Child abuseMinor
Body shaming, Pedophilia, Sexual violenceCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1448 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
tense 59%
adventurous 22%
emotional 21%
challenging 9%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 28% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Average rating