A Stab in the Dark by Lawrence Block

A Stab in the Dark

Matthew Scudder #4

Lawrence Block

190 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Louis Pinell, the recently apprehended "Icepick Prowler," freely admits to having slain seven young women nine years ago -- but be swears it was a copycat who killed Barbara Ettinger Matthew Scudder believes him. But the trail to Ettinger's true m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 100%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

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