Rizzio by Denise Mina

Rizzio

Denise Mina

127 pages first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction crime historical dark emotional tense fast-paced

Description

From the multi-award-winning master of crime, Denise Mina delivers a radical new take on one of the darkest episodes in Scottish history—the bloody assassination of David Rizzo private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots, in the queen’s chambers in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 333 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
tense 72%
informative 46%
sad 35%
emotional 29%
mysterious 15%
reflective 14%
adventurous 12%
challenging 10%

Pace

fast 84%
medium 13%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 38% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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