Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates
Black Chalk
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Christopher J. Yates
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Black Chalk

Christopher J. Yates

352 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy slow-burning, intellectually complex thrillers with a dark academic atmosphere and psychological depth that explores the repercussions of past traumas and moral ambiguity.

Community Reviews

3.13
based on 2,284 reviews

Moods

dark: 89%

mysterious: 79%

tense: 61%

emotional: 26%

challenging: 18%

reflective: 17%

adventurous: 15%

sad: 15%

funny: 4%

Pace

10% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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