The Drowned Detective by Neil Jordan

The Drowned Detective

Neil Jordan

272 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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Description

Jonathan is a private detective in a decaying eastern European city. He is drowning in his work, his failing marriage, and the corrupt landscape that surrounds him. One day, he is approached by an elderly couple to investigate the disappearance of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 75%
emotional 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

2.79

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