Smaller and Smaller Circles by F.H. Batacan

Smaller and Smaller Circles

F.H. Batacan

368 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

This harrowing mystery, winner of the Philippine National Book Award, follows two Catholic priests on the hunt through Manila for a brutal serial killerPayatas, a 50-acre dump northeast of Manila’s Quezon City, is home to thousands of people who l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 649 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 81%
tense 72%
sad 42%
emotional 38%
challenging 36%
reflective 23%
informative 20%
adventurous 17%
funny 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 26%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 30% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.04

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