The Chimney Sweeper's Boy by Barbara Vine, Ruth Rendell

The Chimney Sweeper's Boy

Barbara Vine, Ruth Rendell

342 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction crime mystery emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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An unforgettable tale of mystery and obsession by Barbara Vine (pseudonym of Ruth Rendell, winner of the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement) This is the utterly absorbing story of best-selling novelist Gerald Ca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 80%
sad 40%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.51

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