1979 by Val McDermid

1979

Allie Burns #1

Val McDermid

432 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense 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 406 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
tense 62%
dark 45%
adventurous 41%
emotional 22%
informative 18%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
funny 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 18%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 23% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.59

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