Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson

Started Early, Took My Dog

Jackson Brodie #4

Kate Atkinson

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

494 pages | first published 2010

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Tracy Waterhouse leads a quiet, ordered life as a retired police detective - a life that takes a surprising turn when she encounters Kelly Cross, a habitual offender, dragging a young child through town. Both appear miserable and better off withou...
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Summary of 1389 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 50%
adventurous 35%
emotional 35%
tense 26%
funny 23%
sad 20%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
lighthearted 8%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 24%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 20% | Character: 4% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 37% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.75

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