Think of a Number by John Verdon

Think of a Number

Dave Gurney #1

John Verdon

431 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

The first book in the Dave Gurney series, Think of a Number is a heart-pounding game of cat and mouse that grows relentlessly darker and more frightening as its pace accelerates Threatening letters arrive in the mail over a period of weeks, ending...

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Moods

mysterious 90%
tense 66%
dark 53%
adventurous 23%
challenging 23%
emotional 13%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 22%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 35%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.64

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