The Blackhouse by Peter May

The Blackhouse

Lewis Trilogy #1

Peter May

432 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced
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A brutal killing takes place on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland: a land of harsh beauty and inhabitants of deep-rooted faith.A MURDERDetective Inspector Fin Macleod is sent from Edinburgh to investigate. For Lewis-born Macleod, the case represents a j...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,744 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 83%
tense 63%
emotional 53%
sad 33%
adventurous 24%
challenging 21%
reflective 10%
informative 8%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 22%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 23% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 28% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.91

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