Skin by Mo Hayder

384 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced
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When the decomposed body of a young woman is found by near railway tracks just outside Bristol one hot May morning, all indications are that she's committed suicide. That's how the police want it too: all neatly squared and tidied away.But DI Jack...

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Community Reviews Summary of 395 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 77%
tense 61%
challenging 22%
emotional 16%
sad 11%
adventurous 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 31%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 33% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.56

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