The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton

The Innocence of Father Brown

Father Brown #1

G.K. Chesterton

232 pages first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories mysterious medium-paced

Description

Chesterton portrays Father Brown as a short, stumpy Roman Catholic priest, with shapeless clothes and a large umbrella, and an uncanny insight into human evil. "How in Tartarus," cried Flambeau, "did you ever hear of the spiked bracelet?" -- "Oh, ...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 38%
funny 35%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 35%
relaxing 26%
hopeful 14%
dark 11%
tense 8%
emotional 5%
challenging 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 31%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 34% | Character: 19% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

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