The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2021 by Steph Cha, Alafair Burke

The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2021

The Best American Mystery Stories #2021

Steph Cha, Alafair Burke

300 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery short stories thriller mysterious medium-paced
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Steph Cha, a rising star who brings a fresh perspective as series editor, takes the helm of the new The Best American Mystery and Suspense, with best-selling crime novelist Alafair Burke joining her as the first guest editor.“Crime writers, forgiv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
dark 66%
tense 66%
sad 25%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 36%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.84

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