The Lost by Simon Beckett

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller medium-paced

Description

Ten years ago, the disappearance of firearms police officer Jonah Colley's young son almost destroyed him. A plea for help from an old friend leads Jonah to Slaughter Quay, and the discovery of four bodies. Brutally attacked and left for dead, he ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
tense 74%
mysterious 70%
adventurous 32%
emotional 29%
sad 19%
challenging 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 36%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 28% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 29% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.52

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