1979 by Val McDermid

451 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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She's on the hunt for a killer story . . . 1979. It's the winter of discontent, and Allie Burns is chasing her first big scoop. One of few women in the newsroom, she needs something explosive for the boys' club to take her seriously. Soon Allie an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 569 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
tense 59%
dark 43%
adventurous 39%
emotional 22%
informative 18%
sad 17%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 19%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 23% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.59

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