The Rule of Four by Dustin Thomason, Ian Caldwell

The Rule of Four

Dustin Thomason, Ian Caldwell

450 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced

Description

An ivy league murder, a mysterious coded manuscript, and the secrets of a Renaissance prince collide memorably in The Rule of Four -- a brilliant work of fiction that weaves together suspense and scholarship, high art and unimaginable treachery.It...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,212 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 60%
dark 46%
tense 40%
challenging 33%
emotional 26%
reflective 20%
informative 13%
sad 13%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 41%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.15

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