The Dead of Jericho by Colin Dexter

The Dead of Jericho

Inspector Morse #5

Colin Dexter

7 hours, 13 minutes first pub 1981 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

He meets her at a suburban party. They share a flirtation over their red wine ... and he doesn't see her again. It's the old familiar story for Morse. Then one day he just happens to be in Jericho, where Anne Scott lives. Nobody's home--and Morse ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 50%
tense 21%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 30% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.72

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