Slow Burner by Laura Lippman

Slow Burner

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Laura Lippman

54 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction mystery short stories thriller mysterious slow-paced

Description

A woman watches her marriage implode over text message and decides that ignorance is not bliss in this bitterly satisfying short mystery by the New York Times bestselling author of Lady in the Lake.Liz Kelsey promised herself she’d never again spy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 473 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
dark 67%
sad 29%
tense 29%
emotional 17%
reflective 8%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 32%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.81

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