A Darker Domain by Val McDermid

392 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

1984, Fife. Heiress Catriona Maclennan Grant & her baby son are kidnapped. The ransom payoff goes horribly wrong. She is killed while her son disappears without trace. 2008, Tuscany. A jogger stumbles upon dramatic new evidence that re-opens t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 69%
tense 46%
adventurous 23%
sad 15%
emotional 11%
reflective 7%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 33% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 46%

Average rating

3.68

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