The Line That Held Us by David Joy

The Line That Held Us

David Joy

256 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

From critically acclaimed author David Joy comes a remarkable novel about the cover-up of an accidental death, and the dark consequences that reverberate through the lives of four people who will never be the same again.When Darl Moody went huntin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 78%
emotional 47%
sad 31%
reflective 26%
challenging 21%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.57

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