Codex by Lev Grossman, Lev Grossman

Codex

Lev Grossman, Lev Grossman with Jan Smit (Translator)

287 pages first pub 2004 (editions) user-added

fiction mystery thriller adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

About to depart on his first vacation in years, Edward Wozny, a hotshot young investment banker, is sent to help one of his firm's most important and mysterious clients. His task is to search their library stacks for a precious medieval codex, a t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 660 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 46%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
reflective 15%
tense 15%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

2.94

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