A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee

A Rising Man

Sam Wyndham #1

Abir Mukherjee

386 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Captain Sam Wyndham, former Scotland Yard detective, is a new arrival to Calcutta. Desperately seeking a fresh start after his experiences during the Great War, Wyndham has been recruited to head up a new post in the police force. But with barely ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 589 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 64%
dark 40%
informative 34%
tense 31%
reflective 15%
challenging 12%
funny 10%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 19%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 44% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.78

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