fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

517 pages | first published 2016

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A small town hides big secrets in The Dry, an atmospheric, page-turning debut mystery by award-winning author Jane Harper. After getting a note demanding his presence, Federal Agent Aaron Falk arrives in his hometown for the first time in decades ...
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Summary of 10719 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 74%
tense 64%
emotional 28%
sad 27%
adventurous 17%
challenging 12%
reflective 10%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 37% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 28% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.95

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