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223 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812983937
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 12 February 2013
Description
From a beloved master of crime fiction, A Purple Place for Dying is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat. Travis McGee's taking his retirement in installments while he's still young ...
Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews
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adventurous 50%
dark 25%
tense 25%
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fast 50%
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Graphic
SexismMinor
Sexual assault
223 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812983937
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 12 February 2013
Description
From a beloved master of crime fiction, A Purple Place for Dying is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat. Travis McGee's taking his retirement in installments while he's still young ...
Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
dark 25%
tense 25%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SexismMinor
Sexual assault