The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair by Joël Dicker

The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair

Marcus Goldman #1

Joël Dicker with Sam Taylor (Translator)

624 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair is a fast-paced, tightly plotted, cinematic literary thriller, and an ingenious book within a book, by a dazzling young writer.August 30, 1975: the day fifteen-year-old Nola Kellergan is glimpsed fleeing th...

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Moods

mysterious 92%
tense 55%
dark 45%
adventurous 34%
emotional 31%
sad 23%
reflective 19%
challenging 18%
funny 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 23%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 46% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.93

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