The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith

The Cuckoo's Calling

Cormoran Strike #1

Robert Galbraith with J.K. Rowling

449 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Cuckoo's Calling is a 2013 crime fiction novel by J. K. Rowling, published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. A brilliant mystery in a classic vein: Detective Cormoran Strike investigates a supermodel's suicide. After losing his leg t...

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Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 45%
tense 39%
adventurous 38%
emotional 10%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 24%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 42% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.82

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