The Falls by Ian Rankin

479 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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When a young woman goes missing near his native Edinburgh, Scotland, Rebus finds himself just one small cog in the huge wheel of an inquiry set in motion by her powerfully rich father. Struggling to deal with both his own often-terrifying inner de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 477 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 65%
tense 55%
emotional 20%
adventurous 15%
challenging 15%
reflective 10%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 27%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.85

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