The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan

352 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime mystery challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Description

A complex and provocative story of loss, redemption, and the cost of justice that will linger with readers long after turning the final page.Despite their many differences, Detective Rachel Getty trusts her boss, Esa Khattak, implicitly. But she's...

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Moods

dark 84%
mysterious 75%
challenging 47%
emotional 43%
sad 43%
reflective 30%
informative 26%
tense 26%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 17%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 21% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.85

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