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400 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781501126932
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 02 August 2016
Description
An atmospheric debut novel about a woman who discovers the century-old remains of a murder victim on her family’s Scottish estate, plunging her into an investigation of its mysterious former occupants.Following the death of her last living relativ...
Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
dark 59%
sad 45%
tense 27%
adventurous 18%
reflective 18%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Miscarriage, Animal death, Animal cruelty
400 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781501126932
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 02 August 2016
Description
An atmospheric debut novel about a woman who discovers the century-old remains of a murder victim on her family’s Scottish estate, plunging her into an investigation of its mysterious former occupants.Following the death of her last living relativ...
Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
dark 59%
sad 45%
tense 27%
adventurous 18%
reflective 18%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Animal death, Animal cruelty