The Naming of the Dead by Ian Rankin

The Naming of the Dead

Inspector Rebus #16

Ian Rankin

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

464 pages | first published 2006

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The sixteenth Inspector Rebus novel from 'Britain's No.1 crime writer' DAILY MIRROR.A murder has been committed - but as the victim was a rapist, recently released from prison, no one is too concerned about the crime. That is, until Detective Insp...
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Summary of 279 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 57%
dark 42%
challenging 28%
emotional 28%
funny 28%
informative 28%
reflective 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 85% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 71% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.83

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