The Burning by Jane Casey

354 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A determined young police constable goes it alone against an enigmatic killer and her bosses in a series debut for fans of Sophie Hannah and Tana FrenchThe Burning Man. It's the name the media has given a brutal murderer who has beaten four young ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 618 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 82%
tense 60%
adventurous 10%
emotional 7%
challenging 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 13%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 38% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 38% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.68

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