The Rise & Fall of Great Powers by Tom Rachman

The Rise & Fall of Great Powers

Tom Rachman

384 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The Rise & Fall of Great Powers begins in a dusty bookshop. What follows is an abduction, heated political debate, glimpses into strangers’ homes, and travel around the globe. It’s a novel of curious personalities, mystery, and lots of books: ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 473 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
sad 50%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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