fiction classics mystery thriller adventurous fast-paced

3 hours, 52 minutes | first published 1915

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Perhaps more than any other book The Thirty-Nine Steps has set the pattern for the story of the chase for a wanted man. And, of the many writers who have attempted this kind of thing since Buchan, only a very few, like Graham Greene, have managed ...
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Summary of 2056 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 70%
tense 41%
lighthearted 12%
dark 7%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 23%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 79% | A mix: 17% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.26

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