To Play the Fool by Laurie R. King

To Play the Fool

Kate Martinelli #2

Laurie R. King

320 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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To Play the Fool by Laurie R. King is a captivating read for fans of thought-provoking mysteries and spiritual explorations, particularly those who appreciate the complexities of the human condition, the struggles of the homeless, and the intriguing world of police procedurals.

Description

The story unfolds as a band of homeless people cremate a beloved dog in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. When it comes to incidents like this, the authorities are willing to overlook a few broken regulations. But three weeks later, after the dog'...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 440 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 91%

dark: 66%

emotional: 33%

reflective: 33%

challenging: 25%

tense: 25%

adventurous: 16%

sad: 16%

funny: 8%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
55% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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