The Lewis Man by Peter May

The Lewis Man

Lewis Trilogy #2

Peter May

435 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
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The Lewis Man by Peter May is ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric crime mysteries that delve into family secrets and the haunting landscapes of Scotland, offering a reflective exploration of personal and communal histories.

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A MAN WITH NO NAME An unidentified corpse is recovered from a Lewis peat bog; the only clue to its identity being a DNA sibling match to a local farmer. A MAN WITH NO MEMORY But this islander, Tormod Macdonald - now an elderly man suffering from d...

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Community Reviews

4.08
based on 1,523 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 90%

dark: 82%

emotional: 59%

tense: 50%

sad: 41%

adventurous: 31%

challenging: 27%

reflective: 21%

informative: 12%

hopeful: 2%

funny: 1%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

14% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
70% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

59% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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