292 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312428242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 03 February 2009
Description
It has been two years since the events of Christine Falls, the bestselling novel that introduced the world to an irascible Dublin pathologist named Quirke. Quirke's beloved Sarah has died, his surrogate father lies paralyzed by a stroke, and he's ...
Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
tense 42%
challenging 28%
sad 14%
Pace
slow 14%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
AlcoholismMinor
Homophobia, Racial slurs
292 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312428242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 03 February 2009
Description
It has been two years since the events of Christine Falls, the bestselling novel that introduced the world to an irascible Dublin pathologist named Quirke. Quirke's beloved Sarah has died, his surrogate father lies paralyzed by a stroke, and he's ...
Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
tense 42%
challenging 28%
sad 14%
Pace
slow 14%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
AlcoholismMinor
Homophobia, Racial slurs