Codename Villanelle by Luke Jennings

Codename Villanelle

Killing Eve #1

Luke Jennings

224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

The breakneck thriller that inspired TV sensation Killing Eve, starring Sandra Oh, "unlike any other spy drama you've seen" (Daily Beast). Villanelle (a codename, of course) is one of the world's most skilled assassins. A catlike psychopath whose...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,689 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
dark 67%
mysterious 60%
tense 52%
funny 15%
challenging 7%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 28% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 36% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.26

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