The Dead of Jericho by Colin Dexter

The Dead of Jericho

Inspector Morse #5

Colin Dexter

320 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Morse switched on the gramophone to 'play', and sought to switch his mind away from all the terrestrial troubles. Sometimes, this way, he almost managed to forget. But not tonight ... Anne Scott's address was scribbled on a crumpled note in the po...

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Community Reviews Summary of 162 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

3.73

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