The Falls by Ian Rankin

480 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Ian Rankin's John Rebus, arguably the most realistic detective in crime fiction, is a brilliant but troubled man. When a young woman goes missing near his native Edinburgh, Scotland, Rebus finds himself just one small cog in the huge wheel of an i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 481 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 63%
tense 54%
emotional 22%
challenging 18%
adventurous 13%
reflective 9%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.85

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