The Final Solution by Michael Chabon, Jay Ryan

The Final Solution

Michael Chabon, Jay Ryan

131 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

In deep retirement in the English countryside, an eighty-nine-year-old man, vaguely recollected by locals as a once-famous detective, is more concerned with his beekeeping than with his fellow man. Into his life wanders Linus Steinman, nine years ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,117 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
reflective 43%
emotional 30%
adventurous 26%
sad 26%
challenging 17%
funny 17%
hopeful 17%
dark 13%
lighthearted 13%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 39%
slow 35%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 22% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.29

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