The Quaker by Liam McIlvanney

389 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Glasgow, 1969. In the grip of the worst winter for years, the city is brought to its knees by a killer whose name fills the streets with fear: The Quaker. He’s taken his next victim — the third woman from the same nightclub — and dumped her in the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 78%
tense 50%
adventurous 12%
emotional 12%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 74%
slow 19%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 32% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.91

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