Except the Dying by Maureen Jennings

327 pages first pub 1997 (editions) user-added

fiction crime historical mystery

Description

Toronto, February 1895. When the body of a young woman is found naked and frozen in a quiet laneway, Acting Detective William Murdoch, driven by pity for the dead girl and the desire to secure his promotion, is determined to pursue every lead and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 235 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 55%
adventurous 44%
tense 33%
challenging 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 88%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

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3.49

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