Killing Orders by Sara Paretsky

368 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction crime mystery challenging informative mysterious medium-paced

Description

V.I.'s battleaxe Aunt Rosa is under investigation by the FBI and SEC after counterfeit stock certificates were found at St. Albert's Priory, where she serves as treasurer. As malicious as her aunt is, V.I. knows she's not dishonest, so V.I. vows t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 100%
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.78

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