If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

If We Were Villains

M.L. Rio with Angie Hoffmeister (Illustrator)

432 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction thriller dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Oliver Marks has just served ten years for the murder of one of his closest friends – a murder he may or may not have committed. On the day he’s released, he’s greeted by the detective who put him in prison. Detective Colborne is retiring, but bef...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36,646 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 85%
emotional 67%
tense 61%
sad 42%
reflective 23%
challenging 20%
adventurous 11%
funny 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 34% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.29

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