Gravesend by William Boyle

Gravesend

William Boyle

272 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

In this masterful work of neo-noir, William Boyle expertly captures the grit and desperation of a neighborhood in flux, and spotlights the neighbors who find themselves caught up in the crimes of the past. It's been sixteen years since "Ray Boy" C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.93

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