Broken Ground by Val McDermid

512 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Alice Somerville's inheritance lies six feet under in a Highland peat bog - a pair of valuable vintage motorbikes buried by her grandfather at the end of World War II. But when Alice finally organises their recovery, she finds an unwelcome surpris...

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Community Reviews Summary of 378 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
tense 51%
dark 39%
adventurous 30%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 31%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 40% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.92

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