The Sins of the Fathers by Lawrence Block

The Sins of the Fathers

Matthew Scudder #1

Lawrence Block

304 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark tense medium-paced

Description

The pretty young prostitute is dead. Her alleged murderer—a minister's son—hanged himself in his jail cell. The case is closed. But the dead girl's father has come to Matthew Scudder for answers, sending the unlicensed private investigator in sear...

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Community Reviews Summary of 357 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 90%
reflective 30%
sad 30%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
emotional 10%
funny 10%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.7

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