fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

318 pages | first published 2015

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Spanning the icy streets of Reykjavik, the Icelandic highlands and cold, isolated fjords, The Darkness is an atmospheric thriller from Ragnar Jonasson, one of the most exciting names in Nordic Noir.The body of a young Russian woman washes up on an...
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Summary of 780 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 83%
tense 42%
sad 31%
adventurous 16%
challenging 13%
reflective 11%
emotional 9%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 31% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.41

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