Hallowed Murder by Ellen Hart

Hallowed Murder

Jane Lawless #1

Ellen Hart

242 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

"Hart's crisp, elegant writing and atmosphere [are] reminiscent of the British detective style, but she has a nicer sense of character, confrontation, and sparsely utilized violence....HALLOWED MURDER is as valuable for its mainstream influences a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 44%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 14% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.31

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