The Lighthouse by P.D. James

The Lighthouse

Adam Dalgliesh #13

P.D. James

383 pages first pub 2005 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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A secure and secluded retreat for the rich and powerful becomes the setting for an unsettling series of murders. Combe Island off the Cornish coast is a restful haven for the elite. But when one of its distinguished visitors is found hanging from ...

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Community Reviews

3.61
based on 1,023 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 95%

dark: 48%

tense: 46%

adventurous: 30%

challenging: 20%

emotional: 18%

reflective: 18%

sad: 9%

hopeful: 6%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 2%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

47% of readers chose Plot
44% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

47% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

39% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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