Beneath the Skin by Nicci French

Beneath the Skin

Nicci French

419 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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"When she laughs, she makes a pealing sound, like a doorbell. If I told her I loved her, she would laugh at me like that. She would think I was not serious. That is what women do. They turn what is serious and big into a small thing, a joke. Love ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 329 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
tense 67%
mysterious 64%
sad 19%
emotional 9%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 36%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 41% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 32% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.51

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