496 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099366713
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Christmas 1951, Los Angeles: a city where the police are as corrupt as the criminals. Six prisoners are beaten senseless in their cells by cops crazed on alcohol. For the three LAPD detectives involved, it will expose the guilty secrets on which t...
Community Reviews Summary of 759 reviews
Moods
mysterious 100%
tense 92%
challenging 69%
adventurous 53%
sad 46%
emotional 30%
informative 15%
reflective 15%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual violenceModerate
Child abuse, Child death, Suicide
496 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099366713
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Christmas 1951, Los Angeles: a city where the police are as corrupt as the criminals. Six prisoners are beaten senseless in their cells by cops crazed on alcohol. For the three LAPD detectives involved, it will expose the guilty secrets on which t...
Community Reviews Summary of 759 reviews
Moods
mysterious 100%
tense 92%
challenging 69%
adventurous 53%
sad 46%
emotional 30%
informative 15%
reflective 15%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual violenceModerate
Child abuse, Child death, Suicide