The Birdwatcher by William Shaw

336 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

Police Sergeant William South has a good reason to shy away from murder investigations: he is a murderer himself. A methodical, diligent, and exceptionally bright detective, South is an avid birdwatcher and trusted figure in his small town on the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 153 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 57%
tense 57%
emotional 42%
sad 42%
challenging 28%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.86

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