327 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860469336
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill
Publication date: 24 May 2001
Description
A horrifically mutilated corpse is discovered wedged in an isolated crevice. The highly-regarded but unpredictable ex-commando Pierre NiTmans is sent from Paris to the French Alps to investigate. Meanwhile, Karim Abdouf, a young Arab policeman, is...
Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
tense 87%
adventurous 37%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
informative 12%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body horror, Death, Racial slursMinor
Alcoholism, Trafficking, Car accident
327 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860469336
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill
Publication date: 24 May 2001
Description
A horrifically mutilated corpse is discovered wedged in an isolated crevice. The highly-regarded but unpredictable ex-commando Pierre NiTmans is sent from Paris to the French Alps to investigate. Meanwhile, Karim Abdouf, a young Arab policeman, is...
Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
tense 87%
adventurous 37%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
informative 12%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body horror, Death, Racial slursMinor
Alcoholism, Trafficking, Car accident