The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid

The Mermaids Singing

Tony Hill & Carol Jordan #1

Val McDermid

364 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Val McDermid stunned readers and critics alike with the publication of her brilliant thriller, A PLACE OF EXECUTION, which was a finalist for the prestigious Edgar Award. Now, in THE MERMAIDS SINGING, she continues her trademark ingenuity for susp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,282 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 73%
tense 66%
challenging 28%
emotional 14%
adventurous 12%
sad 6%
informative 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 37%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 34% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 36% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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