The Drowning People by Richard Mason

The Drowning People

Richard Mason

367 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

"My wife of more than forty-five years shot herself yesterday afternoon. At least that is what the police assume, and I am playing the part of grieving widower with enthusiasm and success... It was I who killed her." Thus begins the much-hyped fir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 66%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.35

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