Field of Blood by Denise Mina

Field of Blood

Paddy Meehan #1

Denise Mina

456 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

In Glasgow, a toddler goes missing, snatched from the front garden of his home. But while the city braces itself for the discovery of a lone sexual predator, the police are led to the doors of two 11-year-old boys.

Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 80%
emotional 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.54

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