Big Sky by Kate Atkinson

400 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

Iconoclastic detective Jackson Brodie returns in a triumphant new novel about secrets, sex, and lies.Jackson Brodie has relocated to a quiet seaside village, in the occasional company of his recalcitrant teenage son and an aging Labrador, both at ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,354 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
dark 66%
tense 36%
adventurous 31%
funny 28%
emotional 24%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
hopeful 12%
sad 8%
lighthearted 4%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 33% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.82

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