Heaven's Prisoners by James Lee Burke

Heaven's Prisoners

Dave Robicheaux #2

James Lee Burke

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced

308 pages | first published 1988

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James Lee Burke’s second Robicheaux novel takes the detective out of New Orleans and into the bayou as he seeks a quieter life.Vietnam vet Dave Robicheaux has turned in his detective’s badge, is winning his battle against booze, and has left New O...
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Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 100%
emotional 75%
mysterious 75%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.78

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