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In brief: The Blue Hour; England: A Natural History; A Book of Noises – review

Guardian
Summary
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73% Informative

Paula Hawkins ’s fourth novel begins with the discovery that a work by acclaimed artist Vanessa Chapman contains a human bone.

James Becker employed by the foundation responsible for Chapman 's estate is sent to the remote Scottish island that was once home to her to investigate.

Caspar Henderson's playful sense of humour and curiosity makes for a highly engaging science book.

VR Score

67

Informative language

62

Neutral language

25

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

58

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

long-living

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