The Constant Gardener by John le Carré

The Constant Gardener

John le Carré

506 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction thriller reflective sad slow-paced

Description

"Frightening, heartbreaking and exquisitely calibrated, John le Carré's ... novel opens with the gruesome murder of the young and beautiful Tessa Quayle near Lake Turkana in Northern Kenya, the birthplace of mankind. He putative African lover and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 965 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
mysterious 60%
sad 60%
tense 47%
adventurous 42%
challenging 40%
emotional 37%
reflective 32%
informative 12%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.69

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