581 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375814686
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 23 October 2006
Description
Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost’s Guard, and she’s been assigned to the Lower City. It’s a tough beat that’s about to get tougher, as Beka’s limited ability to communicate with the dead clues her in to an underworld conspir...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,496 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
dark 30%
tense 28%
emotional 23%
funny 20%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 3%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 27% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Domestic abuse, ViolenceModerate
Slavery, Child abuse, BloodMinor
Alcoholism, Death of parent, Confinement
581 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375814686
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 23 October 2006
Description
Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost’s Guard, and she’s been assigned to the Lower City. It’s a tough beat that’s about to get tougher, as Beka’s limited ability to communicate with the dead clues her in to an underworld conspir...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,496 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
dark 30%
tense 28%
emotional 23%
funny 20%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 3%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 27% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Domestic abuse, ViolenceModerate
Slavery, Child abuse, BloodMinor
Alcoholism, Death of parent, Confinement