Burn Marks by Sara Paretsky

416 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

Someone knocking on the door at 3 A.M. is never good news. For V.I. Warshawski, the bad news arrives in the form of her wacky, unwelcome aunt Elena. The fire that has just burned down a sleazy SRO hotel has brought Elena to V.I.’s doorstep. Uncove...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

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

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.72

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