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Innocent Blood

P.D. James
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Innocent Blood

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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P.D. James

Innocent Blood

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1980s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Innocent Blood by P.D. James follows an adopted young woman, seeking identity, who uncovers unsettling truths about her parentage and birth. Her journey for self-discovery leads her into a complex web of history and emotion, exploring themes of identity, redemption, and the past's impact on the present.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.9

7,823 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Innocent Blood by P.D. James receives praise for its intricate plotting and psychological depth, engaging readers with its complex characters and moral dilemmas. Critics commend James's ability to weave suspense with literary quality. However, some note the pacing can be slow, potentially disengaging those seeking fast-paced thrillers. Overall, it remains a compelling and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Innocent Blood?

A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers with intricate plots and deep character analysis would relish Innocent Blood by P.D. James. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Ruth Rendell's suspenseful works would find its exploration of identity and dark family secrets engrossing.

3.9

7,823 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1980s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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