425 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553383249
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 28 April 2009
Description
With her bestselling mystery series featuring Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell, Laurie R. King has created "lively adventure in the very best of intellectual company," according to The New York Times Book Review. Now the author of The Beekeeper's ...
Community Reviews Summary of 980 reviews
Moods
mysterious 86%
dark 27%
tense 27%
informative 22%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 31% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Torture, Xenophobia, Blood
425 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553383249
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 28 April 2009
Description
With her bestselling mystery series featuring Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell, Laurie R. King has created "lively adventure in the very best of intellectual company," according to The New York Times Book Review. Now the author of The Beekeeper's ...
Community Reviews Summary of 980 reviews
Moods
mysterious 86%
dark 27%
tense 27%
informative 22%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 31% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Xenophobia, Blood