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ISBN/UID: 9781611205350
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Publication date: 31 January 2012
Description
Val McDermid stunned readers and critics alike with the publication of her brilliant thriller, A PLACE OF EXECUTION, which was a finalist for the prestigious Edgar Award. Now, in THE MERMAIDS SINGING, she continues her trademark ingenuity for susp...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,297 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
tense 67%
challenging 27%
emotional 13%
adventurous 12%
sad 6%
informative 3%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 35% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | Yes: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Homophobia, Transphobia, Animal crueltyMinor
Alcoholism, Police brutality
missing page info
ISBN/UID: 9781611205350
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Publication date: 31 January 2012
Description
Val McDermid stunned readers and critics alike with the publication of her brilliant thriller, A PLACE OF EXECUTION, which was a finalist for the prestigious Edgar Award. Now, in THE MERMAIDS SINGING, she continues her trademark ingenuity for susp...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,297 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
tense 67%
challenging 27%
emotional 13%
adventurous 12%
sad 6%
informative 3%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 35% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | Yes: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Homophobia, Transphobia, Animal crueltyMinor
Alcoholism, Police brutality