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152 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781788856720
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Description
Shakespeare fed us the myth of the Macbeths as murderous conspirators. But now Val McDermid drags the truth out of the shadows, exposing the patriarchal prejudices of history. Expect the unexpected . . . A thousand years ago in an ancient Scotti...
Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
emotional 50%
reflective 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
Pace
fast 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, GriefModerate
Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Child death, Sexual content, Suicide152 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781788856720
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Description
Shakespeare fed us the myth of the Macbeths as murderous conspirators. But now Val McDermid drags the truth out of the shadows, exposing the patriarchal prejudices of history. Expect the unexpected . . . A thousand years ago in an ancient Scotti...
Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
emotional 50%
reflective 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
Pace
fast 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, GriefModerate
Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Child death, Sexual content, Suicide