182 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752834528
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 January 2000
Description
The pretty young prostitute is dead. Her alleged murderer—a minister’s son—hanged himself in his jail cell. The case is closed. But the dead girl’s father has come to Matthew Scudder for answers, sending the unlicensed private investigator in sear...
Community Reviews Summary of 421 reviews
Moods
mysterious 90%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
Pace
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Blood, MurderModerate
Sexual content, Suicide, VomitMinor
Gun violence, Homophobia, Violence182 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752834528
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: 01 January 2000
Description
The pretty young prostitute is dead. Her alleged murderer—a minister’s son—hanged himself in his jail cell. The case is closed. But the dead girl’s father has come to Matthew Scudder for answers, sending the unlicensed private investigator in sear...
Community Reviews Summary of 421 reviews
Moods
mysterious 90%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
Pace
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Blood, MurderModerate
Sexual content, Suicide, VomitMinor
Gun violence, Homophobia, Violence