The Drowning People by Richard Mason

The Drowning People

Richard Mason

367 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious slow-paced
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"My wife of more than forty-five years shot herself yesterday afternoon. At least that is what the police assume, and I am playing the part of grieving widower with enthusiasm and success... It was I who killed her." Thus begins the much-hyped fir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 75%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.38

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