In the Midst of Death: A Matthew Scudder Novel by Lawrence Block

In the Midst of Death: A Matthew Scudder Novel

Matthew Scudder #3

Lawrence Block with Alan Sklar (Narrator)

4 hours, 59 minutes first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Jerry Broadfield thinks he's a good cop. But now he's been charged with extortion-and his former buddies in the NYPD would like to see him laid out on a morgue slab for squealing to a committee on police corruption. Suddenly, he's got a lot of ene...

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Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 83%
tense 50%
adventurous 33%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.59

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