Where There's Smoke by Simon Beckett

Where There's Smoke

Simon Beckett

385 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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Some moments burn in the mind for ever. The landing is dark. Light comes from a window at the far end, enough to run by. Breath comes hard. From the stairs sound heavy footfalls in pursuit. The landing ends in a last doorway. There is no more runn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
tense 85%
emotional 57%
adventurous 42%
challenging 42%
mysterious 42%
sad 42%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.32

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