336 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
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*Shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel of 2017*Dead Man's Blues is the gripping historical crime novel from Ray Celestin, following on from the events of his debut The Axeman's Jazz, winner of the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Da...
Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews
Moods
mysterious 92%
tense 69%
adventurous 38%
emotional 38%
sad 30%
informative 23%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 41%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
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Death, Drug use, Racism
336 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
*Shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel of 2017*Dead Man's Blues is the gripping historical crime novel from Ray Celestin, following on from the events of his debut The Axeman's Jazz, winner of the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Da...
Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews
Moods
mysterious 92%
tense 69%
adventurous 38%
emotional 38%
sad 30%
informative 23%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 41%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Drug use, Racism