Fleshmarket Close by Ian Rankin

Fleshmarket Close

Inspector Rebus #15

Ian Rankin

482 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

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Fleshmarket Close by Ian Rankin is a gripping and atmospheric mystery that will captivate fans of crime fiction and detective stories, particularly those who enjoy complex, layered plots and morally nuanced explorations of the darker side of human nature.

Description

An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme: a racist attack, or something else entirely? Rebus is drawn into the case, but has other problems: his old police station has closed for business, and his masters would rather ...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 579 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 76%

dark: 58%

tense: 58%

reflective: 29%

challenging: 23%

adventurous: 17%

sad: 17%

emotional: 11%

funny: 11%

hopeful: 5%

lighthearted: 5%

relaxing: 5%


Pace

41% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

46% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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