fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

191 pages | first published 1961

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"Wickedness...such wickedness...."The dying woman turned to Father Gorman with agony in her eyes. "Stopped....It must be stopped....You will...."The priest spoke with reassuring authority. "I will do what is necessary. You can trust me."Father Gor...
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Summary of 1255 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 49%
adventurous 37%
tense 27%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 34%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 19% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.64

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