The Drowning by Camilla Läckberg

476 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Christian Thydell’s dream has come true. His debut novel, The Mermaid, has been published to rave reviews. So why is he as distant and unhappy as ever? When crime writer Erica Falck, who helped Christian discover and develop his talents, learns he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 700 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 84%
tense 57%
sad 42%
emotional 26%
challenging 21%
adventurous 15%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 18%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 45%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.81

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