The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson

The Kind Worth Killing

Henry Kimball #1

Peter Swanson

417 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

A devious tale of psychological suspense perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train—and is soon to be a major movie directed by Agnieszka Holland.In a tantalizing set-up reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith’s classic Strangers on a Trai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,217 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 79%
tense 66%
adventurous 18%
challenging 8%
emotional 6%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
funny 2%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 45%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 33% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.92

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