Blackout by Simon Scarrow

Blackout

Simon Scarrow

424 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

As Germany goes to war, the Nazis tighten their terrifying grip. Paranoia in the capital is intensified by a rigidly enforced blackout that plunges the city into oppressive darkness every night, as the bleak winter sun sets. When a young woman is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 85%
tense 75%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
informative 20%
sad 20%
emotional 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%

Average rating

3.92

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