The Burning by Jane Casey

The Burning

Maeve Kerrigan #1

Jane Casey

354 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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A determined young police constable goes it alone against an enigmatic killer and her bosses in a series debut for fans of Sophie Hannah and Tana FrenchThe Burning Man. It's the name the media has given a brutal murderer who has beaten four youn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 811 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 79%
tense 57%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
emotional 8%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 15%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 36% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.68

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