225 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571204809
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A hideous scream pierces the calm of the evening psychotherapy session. The body of a woman lies sprawled in the basement of the Steen clinic, a chisel thrust through her heart. Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh, gently relaxing at a literary party cl...
Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
tense 30%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 35% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 70% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 18%Average rating
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225 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571204809
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A hideous scream pierces the calm of the evening psychotherapy session. The body of a woman lies sprawled in the basement of the Steen clinic, a chisel thrust through her heart. Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh, gently relaxing at a literary party cl...
Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
tense 30%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 35% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 70% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 18%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.