592 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783492061049
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Piper
Publication date: 11 August 2016
Description
*Shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel of 2017*Dead Man's Blues is the gripping historical crime novel from Ray Celestin, following on from the events of his debut The Axeman's Jazz, winner of the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Da...
Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 72%
adventurous 38%
emotional 33%
sad 27%
informative 22%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 46%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | N/A: 7%Average rating
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Death, Drug use, Racism592 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783492061049
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Piper
Publication date: 11 August 2016
Description
*Shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel of 2017*Dead Man's Blues is the gripping historical crime novel from Ray Celestin, following on from the events of his debut The Axeman's Jazz, winner of the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Da...
Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 72%
adventurous 38%
emotional 33%
sad 27%
informative 22%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 46%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Drug use, Racism