The Lamp of the Wicked by Phil Rickman

The Lamp of the Wicked

Merrily Watkins #5

Phil Rickman

576 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

It appears that the unlovely village of Underhowle is home to a serial killer. But as the police hunt for the bodies of more young women, Rev. Merrily Watkins fears that the detective in charge has become blinkered by ambition. Meanwhile, Merrily ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 80%
tense 80%
adventurous 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.08

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