A Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follett

A Dangerous Fortune

Ken Follett

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fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

A breathtaking thriller featuring "political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises" (San Francisco Chronicle), from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Column of FireIn 1866, tragedy strikes the exclusive Windf...

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Community Reviews Summary of 794 reviews

Moods

tense 56%
mysterious 39%
adventurous 34%
dark 34%
emotional 21%
reflective 17%
informative 13%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 31% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.9

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