373 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330534192
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: 26 May 2009
Description
When the body of a murdered woman is found in the extraordinary, decaying city of Bes el, somewhere at the edge of Europe, it looks like a routine case for Inspector Tyador Borlu of the Extreme Crime Squad. But as he probes, the evidence begins to...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,052 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
tense 46%
challenging 44%
dark 44%
reflective 19%
funny 3%
sad 3%
emotional 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 79% | A mix: 18% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cursing, Gun violence, ViolenceModerate
Death, Murder, XenophobiaMinor
Racism, Antisemitism, Drug use
373 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330534192
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: 26 May 2009
Description
When the body of a murdered woman is found in the extraordinary, decaying city of Bes el, somewhere at the edge of Europe, it looks like a routine case for Inspector Tyador Borlu of the Extreme Crime Squad. But as he probes, the evidence begins to...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,052 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
tense 46%
challenging 44%
dark 44%
reflective 19%
funny 3%
sad 3%
emotional 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 79% | A mix: 18% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cursing, Gun violence, ViolenceModerate
Death, Murder, XenophobiaMinor
Racism, Antisemitism, Drug use