The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson

The Kind Worth Killing

Henry Kimball #1

Peter Swanson

415 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

A devious tale of psychological suspense so irresistible that it prompts Entertainment Weekly to ask, "Is The Kind Worth Killing the next Gone Girl?" From one of the hottest new thriller writers, Peter Swanson, a name you may not know yet (but soo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,603 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 81%
tense 65%
adventurous 19%
challenging 7%
emotional 6%
sad 4%
reflective 3%
funny 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 44%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 35% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.93

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