The Wicked Cometh by Laura Carlin

The Wicked Cometh

Laura Carlin

352 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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'We have no need to protect ourselves from the bad sort because WE are the bad sort . . .' 'Beguiling' Stylist The year is 1831. Down murky alleyways, acts of unspeakable wickedness are taking place and London's vulnerable poor are disappearing f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 481 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 81%
tense 52%
adventurous 34%
emotional 26%
sad 13%
challenging 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 13%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 23%

Average rating

3.35

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