Five Decembers by James Kestrel

Five Decembers

James Kestrel

432 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

“War, imprisonment, torture, romance…The novel has an almost operatic symmetry, and Kestrel turns a beautiful phrase.”"Read this book for its palpitating story, its perfect emotional and physical detailing and, most of all, for its unforgettable c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 177 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 69%
dark 66%
tense 63%
emotional 36%
sad 15%
informative 13%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 44%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 42% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 29%

Average rating

4.46

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