By Way of Sorrow by Robyn Gigl

352 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Attorney and activist Robyn Gigl tackles the complexities of gender, race, power and public perception in By Way of Sorrow, a gripping debut legal thriller with a ripped-from-the-headlines plot and a unique protagonist who, like the author herself...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
tense 69%
dark 52%
emotional 52%
challenging 39%
adventurous 26%
informative 21%
reflective 21%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
funny 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 45%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 30% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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