Absolute Power by David Baldacci

Absolute Power

David Baldacci

550 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

A grizzled professional cat burglar gets trapped inside the bedroom closet of one of the world's richest men, only to witness, through a one-way mirror, two Secret Service agents kill the billionaire's trampy young wife as she tries to fight off t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,201 reviews

Moods

tense 81%
dark 62%
mysterious 56%
adventurous 31%
challenging 31%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 30%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.86

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