Kick Back by Val McDermid

272 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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Kick Back by Val McDermid is ideal for readers who enjoy tightly wound crime narratives where relentless pacing and layered financial intrigue challenge both the protagonist and the reader to untangle a web of deception before time runs out.

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Kate Brannigan is truly welcome. Hot on one-liners, Chinese food, tabloid papers and Thai boxing, she is refreshingly funny' Daily Mail

Community Reviews

3.45
based on 191 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 77%

adventurous: 63%

tense: 59%

dark: 22%

funny: 22%

challenging: 9%

informative: 9%

inspiring: 9%

lighthearted: 9%

emotional: 4%

hopeful: 4%

reflective: 4%


Pace

63% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

87% of readers chose Plot
12% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

13% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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