Painting the Darkness by Robert Goddard

Painting the Darkness

Robert Goddard

608 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious tense slow-paced
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For readers who crave a rich, atmospheric, and suspenseful tale that probes the complexities of family secrets, identity, and the darker corners of the human psyche, Painting the Darkness by Robert Goddard is a gripping and enlightening read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Description

On a mild autumn afternoon in 1882, William Trenchard sits smoking his pipe in the garden of his comfortable family home. When the creak of the garden gate heralds the arrival of an unexpected stranger, he is puzzled but not alarmed. He cannot kno...

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Community Reviews

4.2
based on 56 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

adventurous: 60%

dark: 60%

emotional: 40%

tense: 40%

challenging: 20%

informative: 20%


Pace

100% of readers chose slow
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

60% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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