1979 by Val McDermid

451 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark reflective medium-paced

Description

She's on the hunt for a killer story . . . 1979. It's the winter of discontent, and Allie Burns is chasing her first big scoop. One of few women in the newsroom, she needs something explosive for the boys' club to take her seriously. Soon Allie an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
tense 60%
dark 46%
adventurous 38%
emotional 24%
sad 22%
informative 19%
reflective 17%
challenging 14%
funny 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 23% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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