The Last Temptation by Val McDermid

416 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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 A twisted killer targeting psychologists has left a grisly trail across Europe.Dr Tony Hill, expert at mapping the minds of murderers, is reluctant to get involved. But then the next victim is much closer to home…Meanwhile, his former partner DCI...

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Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
tense 82%
mysterious 60%
emotional 52%
challenging 43%
sad 39%
adventurous 26%
informative 8%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 21%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 31% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.73

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