The Retribution by Val McDermid

402 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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There is one serial killer who has shaped and defined police profiler Tony Hill's life. One serial killer whose evil surpasses all others. One serial killer who has the power to chill him to the bone: Jacko Vance. And now Jacko is back in Tony's l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 80%
mysterious 73%
emotional 40%
adventurous 33%
challenging 26%
sad 20%
reflective 13%
informative 6%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 40%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 90% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.71

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