fiction contemporary crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

319 pages | first published 2007

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Bestselling British author Sebastian Faulks reinvents the unreliable narrator with his singular, haunting creation—Mike Engleby."My name is Mike Engleby, and I'm in my second year at an ancient university." With that brief introduction we meet one...
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Summary of 384 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
challenging 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 46%
tense 40%
adventurous 6%
emotional 6%
sad 6%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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