Sorry for the Dead by Nicola Upson

Sorry for the Dead

Josephine Tey #8

Nicola Upson

320 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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At once a compelling murder mystery and a moving exploration of love and grief, critically acclaimed author Nicola Upson's eighth Josephine Tey mystery is a force to be reckoned with.In the summer of 1915, the sudden death of a young girl brings g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
emotional 60%
sad 60%
dark 50%
reflective 35%
tense 30%
challenging 20%
adventurous 15%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 25% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.74

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