Beneath the Skin by Nicci French

Beneath the Skin

Nicci French

419 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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"When she laughs, she makes a pealing sound, like a doorbell. If I told her I loved her, she would laugh at me like that. She would think I was not serious. That is what women do. They turn what is serious and big into a small thing, a joke. Love ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 334 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
tense 68%
mysterious 65%
sad 18%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 35%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 40% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

3.51

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