The Three Hostages by John Buchan

The Three Hostages

Richard Hannay

John Buchan

255 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction literary thriller medium-paced

Description

After distinguished service in the First World War, Richard Hannay settles into peaceful domesticity with his wife Mary and their young son. However, news comes to him of three kidnappings. With no more than a few tantalisingly cryptic lines of ve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 66%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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