The Real-Town Murders by Adam Roberts

The Real-Town Murders

The Real-Town Murders #1

Adam Roberts

240 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Alma is a private detective in a near-future England, a country desperately trying to tempt people away from the delights of Shine, the immersive successor to the internet. But most people are happy to spend their lives plugged in, and the country...

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Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
adventurous 55%
tense 33%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
informative 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 37%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

3.39

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