IQ by Joe Ide

352 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

A resident of one of LA's toughest neighborhoods uses his blistering intellect to solve the crimes the LAPD ignores. East Long Beach. The LAPD is barely keeping up with the neighborhood's high crime rate. Murders go unsolved, lost children unreco...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,324 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
adventurous 58%
tense 41%
funny 30%
dark 28%
emotional 10%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%
informative 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 48%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 21% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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