1222 by Anne Holt

352 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

Nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Novel, from Norway’s #1 bestselling female crime writer—a “beguiling” (The Washington Post) “good old-fashioned murder mystery” (The New York Times Book Review) set in an isolated hotel where guests stranded ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 322 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
tense 61%
dark 46%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | Yes: 38%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.32

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