Necessary as Blood by Deborah Crombie

548 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Necessary As Blood is the latest entry in Deborah Crombie's New York Times Notable, Edgar(R), Agatha, and Macavity Awards-nominated mystery series featuring Scotland Yard detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James. A Texan frequently compared to th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 241 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
emotional 69%
dark 61%
challenging 38%
sad 38%
tense 30%
hopeful 15%
reflective 15%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 90% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Average rating

4.08

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