1979 by Val McDermid

1979

Allie Burns #1

Val McDermid with Katie Leung (Narrator)

11 hours, 7 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Hailed as Britain's Queen of Crime, Val McDermid's award-winning, internationally bestselling novels have captivated readers for more than thirty years. Now, in 1979, she returns to the past with the story of Allie Burns, an investigative journali...

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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
tense 60%
dark 46%
adventurous 38%
emotional 24%
sad 22%
informative 19%
reflective 17%
challenging 14%
funny 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 23% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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