280 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
The unorthodox, complex, sardonically humorous, intriguing policeman Jack Laidlaw makes his debut in an engrossing tale of murder. In Glasgow, the city with the worst slums in Europe, a city of hard men, powerful villains, bitter victims and cynic...
Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
tense 57%
adventurous 28%
emotional 19%
reflective 19%
sad 19%
funny 14%
challenging 9%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 27% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry
280 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The unorthodox, complex, sardonically humorous, intriguing policeman Jack Laidlaw makes his debut in an engrossing tale of murder. In Glasgow, the city with the worst slums in Europe, a city of hard men, powerful villains, bitter victims and cynic...
Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
tense 57%
adventurous 28%
emotional 19%
reflective 19%
sad 19%
funny 14%
challenging 9%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 27% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry