Sweetpea by C.J. Skuse

472 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary crime thriller dark fast-paced

Description

The last person who called me ‘Sweetpea’ ended up dead…I haven’t killed anyone for three years and I thought that when it happened again I’d feel bad. Like an alcholic taking a sip of whisky. But no. Nothing. I had a blissful night’s sleep. Didn’t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 909 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
funny 70%
tense 38%
mysterious 23%
challenging 11%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 6%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 34% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 33% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.91

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