Beasts in Velvet by Kim Newman, Jack Yeovil

256 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous dark slow-paced
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Description

As a killer called "The Beast" stalks the Imperial capital of Altdorf, evidence points to members of the Imperial court. With the gruesome murders mounting, the disgraced watchman "Filthy" Harald Kleindeinst is reinstated for a single assignment: ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 66%
mysterious 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.91

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