Firewatching by Russ Thomas

432 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction crime lgbtqia+ mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

'A pitch-perfect blend of the best of the old and the best of the new - all the traditional strengths and charms are here, with a fresh and relevant 21st-century edge. I loved it' Lee Child * ONE FALSE MOVE Someone is setting fire to Sheffield. It...

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Community Reviews Summary of 305 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 87%
tense 78%
adventurous 19%
challenging 15%
emotional 12%
sad 12%
reflective 7%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 12%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 32% | Yes: 32%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.69

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