362 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156032834
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 01 May 2006
Description
A provocative literary thriller that playfully pays tribute to classic tales of mystery and adventure Lucas Corso is a book detective, a middle-aged mercenary hired to hunt down rare editions for wealthy and unscrupulous clients. When a well-known...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,443 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
adventurous 56%
tense 28%
challenging 25%
informative 12%
reflective 7%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 19% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual contentModerate
Murder, Alcoholism, MisogynyMinor
Cursing, Infidelity, Blood362 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156032834
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 01 May 2006
Description
A provocative literary thriller that playfully pays tribute to classic tales of mystery and adventure Lucas Corso is a book detective, a middle-aged mercenary hired to hunt down rare editions for wealthy and unscrupulous clients. When a well-known...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,443 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
adventurous 56%
tense 28%
challenging 25%
informative 12%
reflective 7%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 19% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual contentModerate
Murder, Alcoholism, MisogynyMinor
Cursing, Infidelity, Blood