482 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752865638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme: a racist attack, or something else entirely? Rebus is drawn into the case, but has other problems: his old police station has closed for business, and his masters would rather ...
Community Reviews Summary of 379 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
dark 55%
reflective 44%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
482 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752865638
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme: a racist attack, or something else entirely? Rebus is drawn into the case, but has other problems: his old police station has closed for business, and his masters would rather ...
Community Reviews Summary of 379 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
dark 55%
reflective 44%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating