Dark Asylum by E.S. Thomson

384 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

To discover the truth Jem and Will must pursue the story through the darkest corners of the city--from the depths of a notorious rookery, to the sordid rooms of London's brothels, the gallows, the graveyard, the convict fleet and then back to the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 50%
adventurous 30%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
challenging 10%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.88

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