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244 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385272131
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dial Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Meeting an anonymous client late on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. But trouble is Chicago private eye V.I. Warshawski's specialty. Her client says he's the prominent banker, John Thayer. Turns out he's not. He says his son's girlfr...
Community Reviews Summary of 604 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
tense 72%
dark 45%
funny 18%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Addiction, Body shamingMinor
Cursing, Drug use, Sexism244 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385272131
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dial Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Meeting an anonymous client late on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. But trouble is Chicago private eye V.I. Warshawski's specialty. Her client says he's the prominent banker, John Thayer. Turns out he's not. He says his son's girlfr...
Community Reviews Summary of 604 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
tense 72%
dark 45%
funny 18%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Addiction, Body shamingMinor
Cursing, Drug use, Sexism