The Private Patient by P.D. James

The Private Patient

Adam Dalgliesh #14

P.D. James

416 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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The Private Patient by P.D. James is a gripping and provocative novel that will captivate readers who appreciate complex mysteries, character-driven storytelling, and explorations of morality, making it a perfect fit for fans of literary crime fiction and those who enjoy unraveling the intricacies of the human psyche.

Community Reviews

3.54
based on 955 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 89%

dark: 48%

tense: 37%

challenging: 20%

adventurous: 17%

emotional: 17%

reflective: 13%

sad: 13%

informative: 10%

hopeful: 3%

relaxing: 3%


Pace

48% of readers chose medium
51% of readers chose slow
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?

39% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

31% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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