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Piece of My Heart

Peter Robinson
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Piece of My Heart

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

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Peter Robinson

Piece of My Heart

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Yorkshire • 1960s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Piece of My Heart by Peter Robinson, two Yorkshire detectives, DCI Stanley Chadwick in 1969 and DCI Alan Banks in the present day, investigate murders that appear unconnected at first. Chadwick's case involves a violent killing at a rock festival while Banks looks into a journalist's death. Gradually, they uncover links to a psychedelic rock band and hidden secrets that intertwine their cases across decades.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

12,574 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Piece of My Heart by Peter Robinson is generally well-received, appreciated for its intricate plot and rich character development. Many commend Robinson's skillful blending of past and present narratives. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and certain plot resolutions predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read for crime fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Piece of My Heart?

Readers who enjoyed In the Woods by Tana French or Case Histories by Kate Atkinson will be captivated by Peter Robinson's Piece of My Heart. Ideal for fans of intricate, character-driven crime fiction that intertwines past and present investigations with atmospheric storytelling.

4.2

12,574 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Yorkshire • 1960s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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