Laidlaw by William McIlvanney
Laidlaw

William McIlvanney

224 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 63%
tense 59%
adventurous 27%
emotional 18%
reflective 18%
sad 18%
funny 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 22%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 26% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.73

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