217 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679732495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 01 October 1990
Description
Nick Corey is a terrible sheriff on purpose. He doesn't solve problems, enforce rules or arrest criminals. He knows that nobody in tiny Potts County actually wants to follow the law and he is perfectly content lazing about, eating five meals a day...
Community Reviews Summary of 415 reviews
Moods
funny 46%
mysterious 42%
tense 26%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 19%
informative 7%
reflective 7%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 34%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 27% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Ableism, Child abuse, Gun violenceMinor
Rape, Sexual assault
217 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679732495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 01 October 1990
Description
Nick Corey is a terrible sheriff on purpose. He doesn't solve problems, enforce rules or arrest criminals. He knows that nobody in tiny Potts County actually wants to follow the law and he is perfectly content lazing about, eating five meals a day...
Community Reviews Summary of 415 reviews
Moods
funny 46%
mysterious 42%
tense 26%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 19%
informative 7%
reflective 7%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 34%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 27% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Ableism, Child abuse, Gun violenceMinor
Rape, Sexual assault