The Dead of Jericho by Colin Dexter
The Dead of Jericho

Colin Dexter

The Dead of Jericho

Inspector Morse #5

Colin Dexter

302 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

"[MORSE IS] THE MOST PRICKLY, CONCEITED, AND GENUINELY BRILLIANT DETECTIVE SINCE HERCULE POIROT".--The New York Times Book ReviewHe meets her at a suburban party. They share a flirtation over their red wine . . . and he doesn't see her again. It's...

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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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