Kala by Colin Walsh

413 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction crime literary mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

A gripping literary page-turner from a rising Irish talent in which former friends, estranged for twenty years, reckon with the terrifying events of the summer that changed their lives.In the seaside village of Kinlough, on Ireland’s west coast, t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,081 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 81%
tense 72%
emotional 61%
sad 41%
reflective 29%
challenging 25%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 5%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 18%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 12% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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