Mortal Causes by Ian Rankin

Mortal Causes

Inspector Rebus #6

Ian Rankin

279 pages first pub 1994 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Mortal Appeals by Ian Rankin is ideal for readers who relish gritty, atmospheric crime tales where detectives navigate morally complex underworlds and confront the shadows of societal decay.

Community Reviews

3.71
based on 551 reviews

Moods

dark: 73%

tense: 73%

mysterious: 69%

adventurous: 26%

challenging: 26%

funny: 8%

emotional: 4%

informative: 4%


Pace

34% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

63% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
5% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

31% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
72% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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