Past Mortem by Ben Elton

Past Mortem

Ben Elton

460 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

With old friends like these, who needs enemies?It's a question mild mannered detective Edward Newson is forced to ask himself when, in romantic desperation, he logs on to the Friends Reunited website in search of the girlfriends of his youth. News...

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Community Reviews Summary of 205 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
funny 66%
tense 66%
adventurous 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.55

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