Out of Bounds by Val McDermid

464 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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"McDermid excels in putting the reader at the center of the action . . . A tightly paced mystery . . . My bones tell me we haven't seen the last of Inspector Pirie--or at least I hope not." --Janet Napolitano, Los Angeles Times on The Skeleton Roa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 389 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
tense 46%
dark 40%
adventurous 31%
emotional 31%
challenging 12%
funny 9%
informative 9%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.92

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