The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton

The Innocence of Father Brown

Father Brown #1

G.K. Chesterton

fiction classics mystery short stories mysterious medium-paced

492 pages | first published 1911

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The first book of G.K. Chesterton's ingenious, thoughtful, and lyrically written mystery stories featuring the unassuming little priest who solves crimes by imagining himself inside the mind and soul of criminals, thus understanding their motives....
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Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 40%
lighthearted 37%
funny 34%
reflective 34%
relaxing 28%
hopeful 15%
dark 12%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
challenging 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 29% | Character: 20% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

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3.59

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