The Dead of Jericho by Colin Dexter

The Dead of Jericho

Inspector Morse #5

Colin Dexter

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

320 pages | first published 1981

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He meets her at a suburban party. They share a flirtation over their red wine ... and he doesn't see her again. It's the old familiar story for Morse. Then one day he just happens to be in Jericho, where Anne Scott lives. Nobody's home--and Morse ...
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Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 50%
adventurous 25%
tense 25%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.72

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