A Darker Domain by Val McDermid

355 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A New York Times Notable Crime Book of the Year - A Finalist for the Los Angeles Book Prize" A Darker Domain] combines a thrilling story with heartbreaking questions of social justice and history." --Seattle TimesThe New York Times calls Val McDer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 71%
tense 46%
adventurous 21%
emotional 14%
sad 14%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 32%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 35% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 47%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 41%

Average rating

3.68

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