A Simple Plan by Scott Smith

A Simple Plan

Scott Smith

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

432 pages | first published 1993

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Two brothers and their friend stumble upon the wreckage of a plane–the pilot is dead and his duffle bag contains four million dollars in cash. In order to hide, keep, and share the fortune, these ordinary men all agree to a simple plan.
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Summary of 640 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
tense 82%
mysterious 50%
challenging 25%
adventurous 17%
sad 17%
emotional 14%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 31%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 27% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.76

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