The Rise by Ian Rankin

The Rise

Ian Rankin

85 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction crime short stories mysterious fast-paced

Description

In this short thriller from bestselling author Ian Rankin, murder comes to London’s most exclusive high-rise—and every resident is a suspect. The Rise is a gleaming residential tower, newly constructed from steel and blackened glass, that stands o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

mysterious 97%
tense 28%
adventurous 9%
dark 4%
reflective 4%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 30%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 13% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.1

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