The Restless Dead by Simon Beckett

The Restless Dead

David Hunter #5

Simon Beckett

496 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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‘Composed of over sixty per cent water itself, a human body isn’t naturally buoyant. It will float only for as long as there is air in its lungs, before gradually sinking to the bottom as the air seeps out. If the water is very cold or deep, it wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 87%
tense 56%
adventurous 41%
emotional 15%
informative 15%
sad 10%
challenging 5%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 21%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 36% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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