432 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400076093
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 November 2004
Description
National Bestseller Murders present meet murders past in P.D. James's latest harrowing, thought-provoking thriller. Commander Adam Dalgliesh is already acquainted with the Dupayne--a museum dedicated to the interwar years, with a room celebrating...
Community Reviews Summary of 431 reviews
Moods
tense 56%
dark 50%
reflective 25%
adventurous 18%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 6%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal cruelty, Death
432 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400076093
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 November 2004
Description
National Bestseller Murders present meet murders past in P.D. James's latest harrowing, thought-provoking thriller. Commander Adam Dalgliesh is already acquainted with the Dupayne--a museum dedicated to the interwar years, with a room celebrating...
Community Reviews Summary of 431 reviews
Moods
tense 56%
dark 50%
reflective 25%
adventurous 18%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 6%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal cruelty, Death