fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

304 pages | first published 2007

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The inimitable Quirke returns in another spellbinding crime novel, in which a young woman’s dubious suicide sets off a new string of hazards and deceptions.Two years have passed since the events of the bestselling Christine Falls, and much has cha...
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Summary of 125 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 83%
tense 50%
challenging 33%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.34

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