The Lost by Simon Beckett

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller medium-paced
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Description

Ten years ago, the disappearance of firearms police officer Jonah Colley's young son almost destroyed him. A plea for help from an old friend leads Jonah to Slaughter Quay, and the discovery of four bodies. Brutally attacked and left for dead, he ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews

Moods

tense 81%
dark 80%
mysterious 70%
adventurous 31%
emotional 26%
sad 18%
challenging 9%
reflective 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 37%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 34% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 34% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.52

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