The Light of Day by Graham Swift

The Light of Day

Graham Swift

336 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction mystery dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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On the anniversary of a life-shattering event, George Webb, a former policeman turned private detective, revisits the catastrophes of his past and reaffirms the extraordinary direction of his future. Two years before, an assignment to follow a str...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
mysterious 70%
dark 30%
emotional 30%
sad 20%
tense 20%
challenging 10%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.01

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