463 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340897492
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton
Publication date: 01 June 2000
Description
When the body of a prominent Communist Party member is found, Chen is told to keep the party authorities informed about every lead. Also, he must keep the young woman's murder out of the papers at all costs. When his investigation leads him to the...
Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews
Moods
informative 47%
dark 41%
reflective 35%
challenging 23%
tense 23%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 23% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Sexual content
463 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340897492
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton
Publication date: 01 June 2000
Description
When the body of a prominent Communist Party member is found, Chen is told to keep the party authorities informed about every lead. Also, he must keep the young woman's murder out of the papers at all costs. When his investigation leads him to the...
Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews
Moods
informative 47%
dark 41%
reflective 35%
challenging 23%
tense 23%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 23% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Sexual content