Black Diamond by Martin Walker

Black Diamond

Bruno, Chief of Police #3

Martin Walker

304 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

One of the glories of French cuisine leads to murder in the idyllic French town of St Denis.At the heart of French gastronomy lies the famed black truffle of the Périgord. But France's truffles are being adulterated with cheaper ones from China, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 41%
dark 29%
tense 29%
emotional 23%
informative 17%
lighthearted 17%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 87% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.79

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