Gallows View by Peter Robinson

Gallows View

Inspector Banks #1

Peter Robinson

308 pages • first pub 1987 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The classic first novel in Peter Robinson’s internationally bestselling series featuring Inspector Alan Banks—a must-read for fans of Louise Penny, Ian Rankin, and Elizabeth George.Former London policeman Alan Banks relocated to quiet Yorkshire se...

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Community Reviews Summary of 499 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 50%
tense 33%
adventurous 22%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
emotional 5%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 17%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.38

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