Smoke and Whispers by Mick Herron

288 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Oxford private detective Zoë Boehm turns up dead in Newcastle, launching her friend Sarah Tucker into an investigation with several leads—but no one she can trust. When a body is hauled from the River Tyne, Sarah Tucker heads to Newcastle for a cl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.88

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