207 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099588542
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow
Publication date: 22 May 2014
Description
A 50th anniversary edition of the first Inspector Wexford novel, with an introduction by Ian Rankin and a new afterword by Ruth Rendell.An ordinary life. An extraordinary death. The trampled grass led to the body of Margaret Parsons.With no useful...
Community Reviews Summary of 439 reviews
Moods
dark 30%
emotional 15%
tense 15%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 42% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%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
Moderate
Homophobia, Lesbophobia
207 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099588542
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow
Publication date: 22 May 2014
Description
A 50th anniversary edition of the first Inspector Wexford novel, with an introduction by Ian Rankin and a new afterword by Ruth Rendell.An ordinary life. An extraordinary death. The trampled grass led to the body of Margaret Parsons.With no useful...
Community Reviews Summary of 439 reviews
Moods
dark 30%
emotional 15%
tense 15%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 42% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%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
Moderate
Homophobia, Lesbophobia