The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton

The Innocence of Father Brown

Father Brown #1

G.K. Chesterton

150 pages first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories mysterious medium-paced

Description

With Father Brown the author has entered upon a new literary field in a series of detective stories. Strange to say, his hero is not a Sherlock Holmes or a Lecoq, but a gentle little parish priest who uses his knowledge of human nature gained in h...

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Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 39%
lighthearted 36%
reflective 36%
funny 33%
relaxing 27%
hopeful 15%
dark 12%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
challenging 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 32%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 32% | Character: 20% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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