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"This is the third book in Parker's Jesse Stone series, in which Stone, the chief of police in Paradise, MA, is still trying to deal with his alchoholism, an ex-wife from whom he is not completely separate, and a dead girl whom no one will acknowledge. This is written in Parker's signature style: lots of short chapters, smart dialogue and snappy dialog."
Ntombi A. Peters, Resident Scholar
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"Jesse Stone, a policeman in the little town of Paradise, has discovered a dead girl with no clues of who killed her except a necklace. He is also trying to deal with alcoholism and lost loved-ones. He has many problems to overcome, such as his past. However, he does find the killer, and it is rather obvious."
Caroline, Resident Scholar
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"In Robert B. Parkers mystery, "Death in Paradise", Jesse Stone is a police man in a small town called Paradise. Haunted by his past, Jesse must set things right. He tries to overcome his alcoholism, while trying to earn the love from his ex-wife. At the same time, a girl is found dead in a lake. The only clue is a class ring on a necklace. "
Caroline McCormick, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 10%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 60%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 10%
Tone of story
- Dry-cynical
How difficult to spot villain?
- Challenging
Time/era of story:
- present (2000-2010)
What % of story relates directly
to the mystery, not the subplot?
- 70%
Murder of certain profession?
- prostitutes/stripper/porn
Kind of investigator
- police procedural, American
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Any non-mystery subplot?
- feelings of fear/loss/inadequacy
Crime Thriller
Yes
Murder Mystery (killer unknown)
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- police/lawman
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How much violence does he/she use?
- just the right amount
Ethnicity/Race
- White/American
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Motive of antagonist
- power
The antagonists are:
- big business leader(s)
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
- Pacific NW
Small town?
Yes
Small town people:
- nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee
Style
Part of a series?
Yes
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
How many deaths?
- 2
Sex
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references
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