246 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099576945
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 11 April 1960
Description
Who killed an elderly couple in their Caribbean home? M knows exactly who did it, but the murderers will most likely escape through a twisted net of global politics. The solution? M. calls in a personal favour from a certain licensed killer who un...
Community Reviews Summary of 537 reviews
Moods
mysterious 35%
tense 28%
dark 14%
reflective 14%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MisogynyModerate
Racism, Sexism, ViolenceMinor
Xenophobia246 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099576945
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 11 April 1960
Description
Who killed an elderly couple in their Caribbean home? M knows exactly who did it, but the murderers will most likely escape through a twisted net of global politics. The solution? M. calls in a personal favour from a certain licensed killer who un...
Community Reviews Summary of 537 reviews
Moods
mysterious 35%
tense 28%
dark 14%
reflective 14%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MisogynyModerate
Racism, Sexism, ViolenceMinor
Xenophobia