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

325 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

In Dust and Shadow, Sherlock Holmes hunts down Jack the Ripper with impeccably accurate historical detail, rooting the Whitechapel investigation in the fledgling days of tabloid journalism and clinical psychology. This astonishing debut explores t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 514 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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