Reviews

Past Lying by Val McDermid

bmarvallace's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

i really liked the premise of the story, i thought it was really interesting and unique, but i really could not stand how prevalent the covid lockdowns were throughout the book. i understand it makes it more realistic for that time period, but it just seemed all-consuming and it made me want to DNF i dont even know how many times.

lambsears's review against another edition

4.0

As far as I’m concerned, Val McDermid can do no wrong, and this most recent Karen Pirie is no exception.
I’ve avoided reading anything set during the peak of Covid, but broke my rul for this novel - and throughly enjoyed it.

gwyn67's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

jenni_snell's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

jackster62's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

kathrinweihs's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious

4.0

lisasibbett's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

mostlyreadingthings's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

swingmeout's review against another edition

4.0

3.75/5

pluginsteadman's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25