The Craftsman by Sharon Bolton

432 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Florence Lovelady's career was made when she convicted coffin-maker Larry Glassbrook of a series of child murders 30 years ago. Like something from our worst nightmares the victims were buried ... ALIVE. Larry confessed to the crimes; it was an op...

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Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 96%
tense 80%
challenging 16%
adventurous 8%
sad 8%
emotional 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 26%

Average rating

3.85

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