The Blackhouse by Peter May

The Blackhouse

Lewis Trilogy #1

Peter May

432 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced
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A brutal killing takes place on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland: a land of harsh beauty and inhabitants of deep-rooted faith.A MURDERDetective Inspector Fin Macleod is sent from Edinburgh to investigate. For Lewis-born Macleod, the case represents a j...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,741 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 84%
tense 63%
emotional 54%
sad 33%
adventurous 24%
challenging 21%
reflective 10%
informative 8%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 21%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 22% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.91

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