A Dangerous Business by Jane Smiley

A Dangerous Business

Jane Smiley

256 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction historical literary mystery challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

From the beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning and best-selling author: a rollicking murder mystery set in Gold Rush California, as two young prostitutes follow a trail of missing girls.Monterey, 1851. Ever since her husband was killed in a bar fight, El...

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Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 49%
dark 27%
tense 20%
reflective 16%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 8%
funny 6%
informative 6%
sad 6%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.15

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