The Crime Writer by Jill Dawson

The Crime Writer

Jill Dawson

256 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

In 1964, the eccentric American novelist Patricia Highsmith is hiding out in a cottage in Suffolk, to concentrate on her writing and escape her fans. She has another motive too - a secret romance with a married lover based in London. Unfortunately...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.43

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