The Crime Writer by Jill Dawson

The Crime Writer

Jill Dawson

256 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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In 1964, the eccentric American novelist Patricia Highsmith is hiding out in a cottage in Suffolk, to concentrate on her writing and escape her fans. She has another motive too - a secret romance with a married lover based in London. Unfortunately...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
challenging 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 40%
sad 40%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
funny 20%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.33

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