The Wages of Sin by Kaite Welsh

The Wages of Sin

Sarah Gilchrist #1

Kaite Welsh

290 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Sarah Gilchrist has fled London and a troubled past to join the University of Edinburgh's medical school in 1892, the first year it admits women. She is determined to become a doctor despite the misgivings of her family and society, but Sarah quic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 52%
adventurous 41%
emotional 29%
tense 29%
sad 23%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 29%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.74

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