The Falls by Ian Rankin

479 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

When a young woman goes missing near his native Edinburgh, Scotland, Rebus finds himself just one small cog in the huge wheel of an inquiry set in motion by her powerfully rich father. Struggling to deal with both his own often-terrifying inner de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 400 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 60%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
adventurous 13%
challenging 13%
reflective 13%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 29%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.85

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