The Black Book by Ian Rankin

The Black Book

Inspector Rebus #5

Ian Rankin

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

224 pages | first published 1993

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When the Central Hotel, a place of decidedly unsavory reputation, burned to the ground in a mysterious fire, the Edinburgh police were unable to disguise their delight. That is, until a body was found in the still-smoldering ashes, charred beyond ...
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Summary of 372 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 60%
tense 50%
adventurous 40%
funny 20%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.79

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