The Constant Gardener by John le Carré

The Constant Gardener

John le Carré

504 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction thriller reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Tessa Quayle—young, beautiful, and dearly beloved to husband Justin—is gruesomely murdered in northern Kenya. When Justin sets out on a personal odyssey to uncover the mystery of her death, what he finds could make him not only a suspect but also ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,064 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
mysterious 56%
sad 50%
tense 45%
challenging 41%
adventurous 39%
emotional 35%
reflective 33%
informative 9%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 45%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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