Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews

Red Sparrow

Red Sparrow Trilogy #1

Jason Matthews

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fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

547 pages | first published 2013

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In the grand spy-tale tradition of John le Carré comes this shocking thriller written with insider detail known only to a veteran CIA officer. In present-day Russia, ruled by blue-eyed, unblinking President Vladimir Putin, Russian intelligence off...
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Summary of 1796 reviews

Moods

tense 75%
mysterious 67%
adventurous 60%
dark 58%
challenging 18%
emotional 13%
informative 13%
sad 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 34%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 35% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.58

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