The Last Temptation by Val McDermid

592 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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A white-knuckle ride through a world of corruption, cruelty and violence… Mapping the minds of murderers is what Dr Tony Hill does better than anyone. So when a twisted killer starts targeting psychologists across northern Europe, he’s the obvious...

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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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