The Blackhouse by Peter May
The Blackhouse
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Peter May
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The Blackhouse

Lewis Trilogy #1

Peter May with Steve Worsley

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

A brutal killing takes place on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland: a land of harsh beauty and inhabitants of deep-rooted faith.A MURDERDetective Inspector Fin Macleod is sent from Edinburgh to investigate. For Lewis-born Macleod, the case represents a j...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,135 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
mysterious 84%
tense 64%
emotional 46%
sad 30%
challenging 20%
adventurous 18%
informative 8%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 21%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 26% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.9

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