The Third Policeman by Flann O'Brien

The Third Policeman

Flann O'Brien

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Description

Flann O'Brien's most popular and surrealistic novel concerns an imaginary, hellish village police force and a local murder. Weird, satirical, and very funny, its popularity has suddenly increased after the novel was featured in the hit television ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,108 reviews

Moods

funny 79%
mysterious 70%
challenging 45%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
adventurous 27%
lighthearted 20%
tense 15%
sad 4%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 34%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 34% | Character: 26% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.88

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