On, Off by Colleen McCullough

432 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

"At the heart of this blend of suspense, forensic science, eerie and sadistic sexuality, and good old-fashioned storytelling is a dedicated but lonely detective, Lieutenant Carmine Delmonico. The year is 1965, the setting a university town in Conn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 100%
dark 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.51

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