Blackout by Simon Scarrow

Blackout

Simon Scarrow

451 pages first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction historical dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

 As Germany goes to war, the Nazis tighten their terrifying grip. Paranoia in the capital is intensified by a rigidly enforced blackout that plunges the city into oppressive darkness every night, as the bleak winter sun sets. When a young woman is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 82%
tense 69%
adventurous 26%
challenging 26%
informative 17%
sad 17%
emotional 8%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 39%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 33% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%

Average rating

3.94

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