1989 by Val McDermid

432 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction crime mystery adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
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There's nothing like a killer story . . . 1989. The world is changing, and Allie Burns is still on the front line, covering the stories that count. Although Allie is no longer an investigative journalist, her instincts are sharper than ever. When...

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Community Reviews Summary of 225 reviews

Moods

mysterious 64%
adventurous 61%
tense 50%
informative 38%
dark 35%
emotional 28%
reflective 19%
challenging 10%
sad 7%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 21%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 27% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.83

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