The Devil of Nanking by Mo Hayder

The Devil of Nanking

Mo Hayder

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Like the thrillers of Thomas Harris and Philip Kerr, Mo Hayder's riveting new novel animates the dark corners of modern history. The solitary Englishwoman Grey comes to Japan looking for a rare piece of footage that is said to document a particula...

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Community Reviews Summary of 709 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 64%
tense 64%
sad 53%
emotional 42%
challenging 27%
informative 11%
reflective 10%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 40%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 27% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.82

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