The Quaker by Liam McIlvanney

389 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Glasgow, 1969. In the grip of the worst winter for years, the city is brought to its knees by a killer whose name fills the streets with fear: The Quaker. He’s taken his next victim — the third woman from the same nightclub — and dumped her in the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 77%
tense 38%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 29%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 43% | Character: 6% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 26% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.9

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