368 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743219624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 13 November 2001
Description
In yet another page-turning installment in the bestselling Adam Dalgliesh mystery series from P.D. James, "the reigning mistress of murder" (Time), the Inspector must investigate the murder of a twisted forensic scientist and explore the dark secr...
Community Reviews Summary of 315 reviews
Moods
dark 30%
emotional 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%Average rating
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368 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743219624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 13 November 2001
Description
In yet another page-turning installment in the bestselling Adam Dalgliesh mystery series from P.D. James, "the reigning mistress of murder" (Time), the Inspector must investigate the murder of a twisted forensic scientist and explore the dark secr...
Community Reviews Summary of 315 reviews
Moods
dark 30%
emotional 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.