Dead Man's Hand by James J. Butcher

Dead Man's Hand

The Unorthodox Chronicles #1

James J. Butcher with James Patrick Cronin (Narrator)

11 hours, 10 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

 In the tradition of his renowned father, James J. Butcher's debut novel is a brilliant urban fantasy about a young man who must throw out the magical rule book to solve the murder of his former mentor.On the streets of Boston, the world is divide...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
dark 48%
mysterious 48%
funny 44%
tense 28%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 20% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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