Die Pfeiler Der Macht / A Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follett

Die Pfeiler Der Macht / A Dangerous Fortune

Ken Follett

636 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

In 1866, tragedy strikes at the exclusive Windfield School. A young student drowns in a mysterious accident involving a small circle of boys. The drowning and its aftermath initiates a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and...

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Moods

tense 58%
mysterious 41%
adventurous 34%
dark 34%
emotional 27%
informative 20%
reflective 17%
sad 13%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 24%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 25% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 33% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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