The Innocence Of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton

The Innocence Of Father Brown

Father Brown #1

G.K. Chesterton

246 pages first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories mysterious medium-paced

Description

Father Brown is the most unlikely detective - a short, round-faced priest who is modest and kind. However, he has an astonishing insight into the criminal mind. It is through his astute wisdom that he solves the twelve cases. Read The Blue Cross a...

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Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 39%
lighthearted 36%
reflective 36%
funny 33%
relaxing 27%
hopeful 15%
dark 12%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
challenging 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 32%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 32% | Character: 20% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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