The Wisdom of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton

The Wisdom of Father Brown

Father Brown #2

G.K. Chesterton

184 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery short stories mysterious medium-paced

Description

"And the young woman of the house," asked Dr. Hood, with huge and silent amusement, "what does she want?" "Why, she wants to marry him," cried Father Brown, sitting up eagerly. "That is just the awful complication." "It is indeed a hideous enigma,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 33%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 33%
dark 22%
funny 22%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 28% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.48

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