A Dark Matter by Doug Johnstone

A Dark Matter

The Skelfs #1

Doug Johnstone

574 pages first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Three generations of women from the Skelfs family take over the family funeral home and PI businesses in the first book of a taut, gripping page-turning and darkly funny new series.***Longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Boo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 75%
emotional 54%
tense 45%
sad 33%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
reflective 16%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 8%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 15% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

4.01

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