304 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857869975
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not Avail
Publication date: 02 May 2013
Description
THE FIRST IN THE ORIGINAL LAIDLAW TRILOGY. WINNER OF THE CWA SILVER DAGGER. THE DARK REMAINS, Laidlaw's first case, out 2 September 2021. PRE-ORDER NOW! 'If you only read one crime novel this year, this should be it’ Guardian 'A bloody good read' ...
Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
tense 59%
adventurous 27%
emotional 18%
reflective 18%
sad 18%
funny 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 26% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry
304 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857869975
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not Avail
Publication date: 02 May 2013
Description
THE FIRST IN THE ORIGINAL LAIDLAW TRILOGY. WINNER OF THE CWA SILVER DAGGER. THE DARK REMAINS, Laidlaw's first case, out 2 September 2021. PRE-ORDER NOW! 'If you only read one crime novel this year, this should be it’ Guardian 'A bloody good read' ...
Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
tense 59%
adventurous 27%
emotional 18%
reflective 18%
sad 18%
funny 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 26% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry