98 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571331369
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Four previously uncollected stories from one of the great mystery writers of our time--swift, cunning murder mysteries (two of which feature the young Adam Dalgliesh) that together, to borrow the author's own word, add up to a delightful "entertai...
Community Reviews Summary of 909 reviews
Moods
dark 34%
adventurous 22%
tense 21%
relaxing 13%
reflective 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 26% | Character: 1% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Rape, SexismMinor
Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault
98 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571331369
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Four previously uncollected stories from one of the great mystery writers of our time--swift, cunning murder mysteries (two of which feature the young Adam Dalgliesh) that together, to borrow the author's own word, add up to a delightful "entertai...
Community Reviews Summary of 909 reviews
Moods
dark 34%
adventurous 22%
tense 21%
relaxing 13%
reflective 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 26% | Character: 1% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Rape, SexismMinor
Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault