The Devil's Detective by Simon Kurt Unsworth

The Devil's Detective

Thomas Fool #1

Simon Kurt Unsworth

304 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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Something is changing in Hell. A man is found dead, murdered in a horrific manner--even by Hell's standards--and he is merely the first of many. Unfortunately, these deaths coincide with a political visit from a Heavenly delegation, so the press...

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Community Reviews Summary of 235 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 83%
tense 61%
adventurous 27%
funny 22%
sad 22%
challenging 16%
emotional 11%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 31%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.59

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