The Consequences of Fear by Jacqueline Winspear

The Consequences of Fear

Maisie Dobbs #16

Jacqueline Winspear

352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

London, October 1941. Freddie Hackett, a message runner for a government office, witnesses an argument that ends in murder. Dismissed by the police when reporting the crime, Freddie turns to private investigator Maisie Dobbs for help. While Maisie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 536 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
emotional 48%
adventurous 46%
reflective 29%
tense 27%
hopeful 24%
dark 20%
informative 20%
sad 15%
inspiring 10%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
challenging 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 20%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 27% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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