263 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849161961
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Laos's irreverent 73-year-old national coroner, Dr Siri Paibourn is again in trouble with the country's inept and corrupt socialist government. But luckily is called to examine a young woman strangled outside the capital of Vientiane. Law enforcem...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
adventurous 75%
funny 75%
dark 62%
lighthearted 25%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Rape
263 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849161961
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Laos's irreverent 73-year-old national coroner, Dr Siri Paibourn is again in trouble with the country's inept and corrupt socialist government. But luckily is called to examine a young woman strangled outside the capital of Vientiane. Law enforcem...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
adventurous 75%
funny 75%
dark 62%
lighthearted 25%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Rape