Gravesend by William Boyle

Gravesend

William Boyle

272 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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In this masterful work of neo-noir, William Boyle expertly captures the grit and desperation of a neighborhood in flux, and spotlights the neighbors who find themselves caught up in the crimes of the past. It's been sixteen years since "Ray Boy" C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%
emotional 66%
tense 66%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.84

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