Firewatching by Russ Thomas

10 hours, 3 minutes first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction crime lgbtqia+ mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

When financier Gerald Cartwright disappeared from his home six years ago, it was assumed he'd gone on the run from his creditors. But then a skeleton is found bricked up in the cellar of Cartwright's burned-out mansion, and it becomes clear Gerald...

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Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 87%
tense 78%
adventurous 19%
challenging 15%
emotional 12%
sad 12%
reflective 7%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 12%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 32% | Yes: 32%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.7

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