The Smile of a Ghost by Phil Rickman

The Smile of a Ghost

Merrily Watkins #7

Phil Rickman

544 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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The border town of Ludlow has it all—exquisite medieval streets, a parish church the size of a cathedral, and a weight of history and legend. After a young teenage boy dies, his grandmother becomes convinced she's still seeing her dead grandson in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 60%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.08

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