A Lesson In Dying by Ann Cleeves

A Lesson In Dying

Inspector Ramsay #1

Ann Cleeves

202 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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The first crime novel featuring Inspector Ramsay, whose reputation hangs in the balance as he investigates the murder of a headmaster in a close-knit Northumbrian pit village.

Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 37%
dark 18%
tense 18%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 11%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 35% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.11

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