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320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802159038
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 05 October 2021
Description
Hailed as Britain's Queen of Crime, Val McDermid's award-winning, internationally bestselling novels have captivated readers for more than thirty years. Now, in 1979, she returns to the past with the story of Allie Burns, an investigative journali...
Community Reviews Summary of 569 reviews
Moods
tense 59%
dark 43%
adventurous 39%
emotional 22%
informative 18%
sad 17%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 23% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Homophobia, Sexism, MisogynyModerate
Murder, Cursing, Racism320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802159038
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 05 October 2021
Description
Hailed as Britain's Queen of Crime, Val McDermid's award-winning, internationally bestselling novels have captivated readers for more than thirty years. Now, in 1979, she returns to the past with the story of Allie Burns, an investigative journali...
Community Reviews Summary of 569 reviews
Moods
tense 59%
dark 43%
adventurous 39%
emotional 22%
informative 18%
sad 17%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 23% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Sexism, MisogynyModerate
Murder, Cursing, Racism