Playing for the Ashes by Elizabeth George

Playing for the Ashes

Inspector Lynley #7

Elizabeth George

586 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

"The story begins with my father, actually, and the fact that I'm the one who's answerable for his death.  It was not my first crime, as you will see, but it is the one my mother couldn't forgive."In her astonishing New York Times bestseller, accl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
mysterious 66%
sad 33%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.78

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