Letters from the Dead by Sam Hurcom

Letters from the Dead

Sam Hurcom

384 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

1905. A year after ‘the affair’ in Dinas Powys, Thomas Bexley has become a drunkard and recluse, haunted by terrible visions of the dead. But when news of a spate of extraordinary kidnappings reaches him, Thomas is shocked to learn that his dear f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 86%
tense 60%
adventurous 26%
emotional 26%
sad 13%
challenging 6%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 21%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 35% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.75

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