Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman

Lady in the Lake

Laura Lippman

384 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced

Description

A New York TimesBestsellerThe revered New York Times bestselling author returns with a novel set in 1960s Baltimore that combines modern psychological insights with elements of classic noir, about a middle-aged housewife turned aspiring reporter w...

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Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 52%
tense 28%
reflective 20%
sad 19%
adventurous 18%
emotional 17%
challenging 9%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 34%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 30% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.44

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