The Drowning by Camilla Läckberg

489 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Christian Thydell’s dream has come true. His debut novel, The Mermaid, has been published to rave reviews. So why is he as distant and unhappy as ever?When crime writer Erica Falck, who helped Christian discover and develop his talents, learns he ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 751 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 87%
tense 66%
sad 41%
emotional 25%
adventurous 20%
challenging 16%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 37%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.81

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