In a Dark House by Deborah Crombie

400 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

An abandoned Southwark warehouse burns next door to a women's shelter for victims of spousal abuse. Within it lies the charred corpse of a female body burned beyond all recognition. At the same time, workers at Guy's Hospital anxiously discuss the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 54%
emotional 54%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
tense 27%
reflective 18%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 90%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 44%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.92

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