Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson by Lyndsay Faye

Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson

Lyndsay Faye

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fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Breathless and painstakingly researched, this is a stunning debut mystery in which Sherlock Holmes unmasks Jack the Ripper. Lyndsay Faye perfectly captures all the color and syntax of Conan Doyle's distinctive nineteenth-century London. In Dust an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 517 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
adventurous 81%
dark 75%
tense 50%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 18%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 46% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.92

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