353 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743284011
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 08 November 2005
Description
The popular Parisian mystery by the international bestselling mystery writer, Fred Vargas, whom the French have hailed as the next Henning Mankell. In a small Parisian square, the ancient tradition of the town crier continues into modern times. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 52%
adventurous 35%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
funny 5%
reflective 5%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%Average rating
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353 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743284011
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 08 November 2005
Description
The popular Parisian mystery by the international bestselling mystery writer, Fred Vargas, whom the French have hailed as the next Henning Mankell. In a small Parisian square, the ancient tradition of the town crier continues into modern times. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 52%
adventurous 35%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
funny 5%
reflective 5%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.