The Torment of Others by Val McDermid

The Torment of Others

Tony Hill & Carol Jordan #4

Val McDermid

400 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Dr. Tony Hill and Detective Chief Inspector Carol Jordan return in the award-winning series that is the basis for the BBC television show.In a small grim room, the body of a woman is discovered, panic and pain etched in her face. The scene matches...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 100%
mysterious 71%
challenging 57%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.94

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