Fortune Favors the Dead by Stephen Spotswood

Fortune Favors the Dead

Pentecost and Parker #1

Stephen Spotswood

352 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

“Razor-sharp style, tons of flair, a snappy sense of humor, and all the most satisfying elements of a really good noir novel, plus plenty of original twists of its own.”—Tana FrenchA wildly charming and fast-paced mystery written with all the pana...

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Community Reviews Summary of 755 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 74%
funny 31%
lighthearted 27%
tense 15%
dark 13%
emotional 11%
reflective 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 46%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 42% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

4.13

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