Absolute Power by David Baldacci

Absolute Power

David Baldacci

480 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

When burglar Luther Whitney breaks into a Virginia mansion, he witnesses a brutal crime involving the president -- a man who believes he can get away with anything -- and now, Luther may be the only one who can stop him in this #1 New York Times b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,156 reviews

Moods

tense 80%
dark 60%
mysterious 60%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 33%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 36%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.87

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