A Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follett

A Dangerous Fortune

Ken Follett

596 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

In 1866, tragedy strikes at the exclusive Windfield School. A young student drowns in a mysterious accident involving a small circle of boys. The drowning and its aftermath initiates a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and...

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Moods

tense 61%
adventurous 38%
mysterious 38%
dark 33%
emotional 19%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 29% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 29% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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