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561 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007142842
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 January 2003
Description
The award-winning and Queen of crime fiction Val McDermid carves out a stunning psychological thriller.The past is behind them, but what's still to come will tear them apart... Some things just won't let go. The past, for instance. That night in t...
Community Reviews Summary of 861 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
tense 62%
emotional 25%
adventurous 22%
challenging 9%
sad 8%
informative 4%
reflective 3%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Hate crime, ViolenceModerate
Death, Rape, MurderMinor
Drug use, Sexual assault, Sexual violence561 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007142842
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 January 2003
Description
The award-winning and Queen of crime fiction Val McDermid carves out a stunning psychological thriller.The past is behind them, but what's still to come will tear them apart... Some things just won't let go. The past, for instance. That night in t...
Community Reviews Summary of 861 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
tense 62%
emotional 25%
adventurous 22%
challenging 9%
sad 8%
informative 4%
reflective 3%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Hate crime, ViolenceModerate
Death, Rape, MurderMinor
Drug use, Sexual assault, Sexual violence