The Wicked Cometh by Laura Carlin

The Wicked Cometh

Laura Carlin

337 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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The year is 1831Down the murky alleyways of London, acts of unspeakable wickedness are taking place and no one is willing to speak out on behalf of the city's vulnerable poor as they disappear from the streets.Out of these shadows comes Hester Whi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 481 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 81%
tense 52%
adventurous 34%
emotional 26%
sad 13%
challenging 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 13%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 23%

Average rating

3.35

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