The Craftsman by Sharon Bolton

432 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Sharon Bolton returns with her creepiest standalone yet, following a young cop trying to trace the disappearances of a small town's teenagers.Florence Lovelady's career was made when she convicted coffin-maker Larry Grassbrook of a series of child...

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Community Reviews Summary of 558 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 96%
tense 84%
challenging 18%
adventurous 12%
emotional 9%
sad 9%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 33%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 32% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 30%

Average rating

3.85

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