Except the Dying by Maureen Jennings

327 pages first pub 1997 (editions) user-added

fiction crime historical mystery
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Toronto, February 1895. When the body of a young woman is found naked and frozen in a quiet laneway, Acting Detective William Murdoch, driven by pity for the dead girl and the desire to secure his promotion, is determined to pursue every lead and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 292 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 38%
dark 38%
tense 38%
challenging 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 23% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.46

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