Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem by Peter Ackroyd

Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem

Peter Ackroyd

288 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Before the Ripper, fear had another name.London, 1880. A series of gruesome murders attributed to the mysterious 'Limehouse Golem' strikes fear into the heart of the capital. Inspector John Kildare must track down this brutal serial killer in the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 85%
tense 57%
challenging 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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