Rather Be the Devil by Ian Rankin

Rather Be the Devil

Inspector Rebus #21

Ian Rankin

320 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Rather Be the Devil by Ian Rankin is a gripping and atmospheric mystery that will captivate fans of gritty, slow-burning crime fiction and those who crave a deep dive into the dark, complex world of Edinburgh's underbelly, where the lines between past and present, loyalty and betrayal, are expertly blurred.

Description

Rebus investigates a cold case that just turned red hot. As he settles into an uneasy retirement, Rebus has given up his favorite vices. There's just one habit he can't shake: he can't let go of an unsolved case. It's the only pastime he has left...

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Community Reviews

3.9
based on 680 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 92%

tense: 64%

dark: 60%

adventurous: 25%

funny: 10%

challenging: 7%

emotional: 3%

informative: 3%

reflective: 3%

sad: 3%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

32% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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