Needless Alley by Natalie Marlow

336 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction crime lgbtqia+ mystery

Description

Birmingham, 1933.  Private enquiry agent William Garrett, a man damaged by a dark childhood spent on Birmingham's canals, specialises in facilitating divorces for the city's male elite. With the help of his best friend -charming, out-of-work actor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 87%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%
emotional 12%
informative 12%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.54

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