Widows by Lynda La Plante

448 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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The basis for Steve McQueen's major motion picture, Widows is a fast-paced heist thriller with an all-female cast you won't forget!Before PRIME SUSPECT there was WIDOWS...Facing life alone, they turned to crime together. Dolly Rawlins, Linda Pirel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

tense 85%
mysterious 71%
adventurous 42%
emotional 35%
dark 28%
funny 28%
challenging 14%
informative 7%
reflective 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 36% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 45%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.63

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