A Simple Plan by Scott Smith

A Simple Plan

Scott Smith

360 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Two brothers and their friend stumble upon the wreckage of a plane–the pilot is dead and his duffle bag contains four million dollars in cash. In order to hide, keep, and share the fortune, these ordinary men all agree to a simple plan.

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Moods

dark 86%
tense 79%
mysterious 48%
challenging 24%
sad 20%
adventurous 17%
emotional 13%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 30%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.78

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