The Silence of the Sea by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir

388 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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An abandoned yacht, a young family missing - chilling crime from the queen of Nordic Noir.The most chilling novel yet from Yrsa Sigurdardottir, an international bestseller at the height of her powers.'Mummy dead.' The child's pure treble was uncom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 91%
sad 41%
adventurous 8%
emotional 8%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 77% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.67

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