The Second Cut by Louise Welsh

The Second Cut

The Cutting Room #2

Louise Welsh

372 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction crime lgbtqia+ mystery thriller dark reflective medium-paced
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THE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE 'Superb' The Times Crime Book of the Month 'A hardboiled gem' Guardian 'I doubt I'll read a better book this year' Val McDermid Auctioneer ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 64%
tense 48%
adventurous 25%
funny 25%
sad 19%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
reflective 9%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 16%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 18% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 82% | Yes: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.9

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