480 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0552772453
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin/Black Swan
Publication date: 01 May 2009
Description
The third Jackson Brodie novel, winner of Richard & Judy's Best Read: literary crime from the number-one bestselling author of Big Sky and Transcription.'An exhilarating read. Her wry humour, sharp eye for the quirks of human behaviour and su...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,866 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 47%
emotional 44%
adventurous 37%
sad 23%
funny 22%
reflective 15%
challenging 8%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Child deathModerate
Blood, Alcoholism, DeathMinor
Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death
480 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0552772453
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin/Black Swan
Publication date: 01 May 2009
Description
The third Jackson Brodie novel, winner of Richard & Judy's Best Read: literary crime from the number-one bestselling author of Big Sky and Transcription.'An exhilarating read. Her wry humour, sharp eye for the quirks of human behaviour and su...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,866 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 47%
emotional 44%
adventurous 37%
sad 23%
funny 22%
reflective 15%
challenging 8%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Child deathModerate
Blood, Alcoholism, DeathMinor
Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death