The Second Cut by Louise Welsh

The Second Cut

The Cutting Room #2

Louise Welsh

372 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction crime lgbtqia+ mystery thriller dark reflective medium-paced

Description

THE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE 'Superb' The Times Crime Book of the Month 'A hardboiled gem' Guardian 'I doubt I'll read a better book this year' Val McDermid Auctioneer ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 59%
tense 44%
funny 29%
adventurous 25%
sad 22%
emotional 18%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 18%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 76% | Plot: 15% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 78% | Yes: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.88

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