In Bloom by C.J. Skuse

384 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark funny fast-paced

Description

‘Makes Hannibal Lecter look like Mary Poppins… this is going to give me a serious book hangover’ John Marrs, author of The OneIf only they knew the real truth. It should be my face on those front pages. My headlines. I did those things, not him. I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 385 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
funny 73%
tense 53%
mysterious 32%
emotional 23%
challenging 17%
adventurous 12%
sad 8%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 38%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 30% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

4.12

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