The Yard by Alex Grecian

448 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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As Jack the Ripper's reign of terror in London comes to an end, a new era of depravity sets the stage for the first gripping mystery featuring the detectives of Scotland Yard's Murder Squad. "If Charles Dickens isn't somewhere clapping his hands f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,085 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 59%
dark 57%
tense 45%
funny 9%
challenging 7%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 42% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.7

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