Even the Darkest Night by Javier Cercas

Even the Darkest Night

Terra Alta #1

Javier Cercas with Anne McLean (Translator)

352 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER - WINNER OF SPAIN'S BIGGEST LITERARY PRIZE - The first book in the acclaimed series: Barcelona detective Melchor Marín is sent to the countryside to investigate a horrific double murder. Before long, it becomes clear that...

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Community Reviews Summary of 181 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 58%
tense 36%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
sad 13%
challenging 11%
informative 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 11%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 28% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.38

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