Payment in Blood by Elizabeth George

432 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced
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The career of playwright Joy Sinclair comes to an abrupt end on an isolated estate in the Scottish Highlands when someone drives an eighteen-inch dirk through her neck. Called upon to investigate the case in a country where they have virtually no ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,014 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
tense 56%
dark 48%
challenging 36%
emotional 32%
adventurous 24%
reflective 16%
sad 16%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 15%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 35% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.72

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