Firewatching by Russ Thomas

368 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction crime lgbtqia+ mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

When financier Gerald Cartwright disappeared from his home six years ago, it was assumed he'd gone on the run from his creditors. But then a skeleton is found bricked up in the cellar of Cartwright's burned-out mansion, and it becomes clear Gerald...

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Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 81%
tense 77%
challenging 15%
adventurous 14%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
reflective 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 15%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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