Firewatching by Russ Thomas

368 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction crime lgbtqia+ mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

When financier Gerald Cartwright disappeared from his home six years ago, it was assumed he'd gone on the run from his creditors. But then a skeleton is found bricked up in the cellar of Cartwright's burned-out mansion, and it becomes clear Gerald...

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Community Reviews Summary of 316 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 83%
tense 76%
adventurous 18%
challenging 15%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
reflective 6%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 15%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 41% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 32% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.69

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