The Devil of Nanking by Mo Hayder

The Devil of Nanking

Mo Hayder

480 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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Like the thrillers of Thomas Harris and Philip Kerr, Mo Hayder's riveting new novel animates the dark corners of modern history. The solitary Englishwoman Grey comes to Japan looking for a rare piece of footage that is said to document a particula...

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Community Reviews Summary of 858 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
tense 68%
mysterious 67%
sad 52%
emotional 44%
challenging 30%
reflective 15%
informative 11%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 23% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.83

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