The Dark Vineyard by Martin Walker

309 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Just before dawn one late-summer morning, Bruno is pulled from sleep by the wail of the town siren atop the Mairie, summoning the volunteer firemen of St Denis. A large barn and the fields surrounding it are ablaze. When Bruno arrives at the scene...

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Community Reviews Summary of 383 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 34%
lighthearted 28%
informative 21%
emotional 15%
relaxing 12%
dark 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 11%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 34% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.78

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