Out of Bounds by Val McDermid

464 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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"McDermid excels in putting the reader at the center of the action . . . A tightly paced mystery . . . My bones tell me we haven't seen the last of Inspector Pirie--or at least I hope not." --Janet Napolitano, Los Angeles Times on The Skeleton Roa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 392 reviews

Moods

mysterious 97%
tense 47%
dark 41%
emotional 35%
adventurous 32%
challenging 14%
informative 11%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 79%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 39% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.93

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