1979 by Val McDermid

1979

Allie Burns #1

Val McDermid

418 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Hailed as Britain's Queen of Crime, Val McDermid's award-winning, internationally bestselling novels have captivated readers for more than thirty years. Now, in 1979, she returns to the past with the story of Allie Burns, an investigative journali...

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Community Reviews Summary of 248 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
tense 60%
dark 47%
adventurous 40%
emotional 24%
sad 24%
informative 20%
reflective 15%
challenging 12%
funny 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 16%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 22% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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