Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Body horrorModerate
Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, GoreMinor
SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 635 reviews
Moods
dark 33%
adventurous 28%
tense 15%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 45% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
328 pages | first published 2014
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Brighton, 1950.When the body of a girl is found, cut into three, Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens is reminded of a magic trick, the Zig Zag Girl.The inventor of the trick, Max Mephisto, is an old friend of Edgar’s. They served together in the wa...Book Information
328 pages | first published 2014
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Brighton, 1950.When the body of a girl is found, cut into three, Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens is reminded of a magic trick, the Zig Zag Girl.The inventor of the trick, Max Mephisto, is an old friend of Edgar’s. They served together in the wa...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Body horrorModerate
Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, GoreMinor
SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 635 reviews
Moods
dark 33%
adventurous 28%
tense 15%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 45% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating