Bearskin by James A. McLaughlin

352 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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WINNER OF THE 2019 EDGAR FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL"Bearskin is visceral, raw, and compelling--filled with sights, smells, and sounds truly observed. It's a powerful debut and an absolute showcase of exceptional prose. There are very few first novels wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 557 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
dark 65%
tense 62%
adventurous 58%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 27%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 33% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.6

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