By Gaslight by Steven Price

By Gaslight

Steven Price

752 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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By Gaslight is a deeply atmospheric, haunting novel about the unending quest that has shaped a man’s life. William Pinkerton is already famous, the son of the most notorious detective of all time, when he descends into the underworld of Victorian ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 68%
adventurous 56%
tense 37%
reflective 25%
challenging 18%
emotional 12%
sad 12%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.52

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