224 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782273875
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Vertigo
Publication date: 02 April 2019
Description
A captivating neo-noir classic from one of the masters of the genre A respected professor is dead--shot in a crowded Zurich restaurant, in front of dozens of witnesses. The murderer calmly turned himself in to the police. So why has he now hired a...
Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MurderModerate
Ableism, Alcoholism, RapeMinor
Sexual assault
224 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782273875
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Vertigo
Publication date: 02 April 2019
Description
A captivating neo-noir classic from one of the masters of the genre A respected professor is dead--shot in a crowded Zurich restaurant, in front of dozens of witnesses. The murderer calmly turned himself in to the police. So why has he now hired a...
Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MurderModerate
Ableism, Alcoholism, RapeMinor
Sexual assault