The Secret Speech by Tom Rob Smith

The Secret Speech

Leo Demidov #2

Tom Rob Smith

fiction mystery thriller dark tense fast-paced

407 pages | first published 2009

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Former state security officer Leo Demidov is struggling to change as the Soviet Union changes around him. The two young girls he adopted have yet to forgive him for his part in the death of their parents, and they are not alone; now that the truth...
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Summary of 628 reviews

Moods

tense 91%
adventurous 75%
emotional 75%
dark 50%
mysterious 41%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 27% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.67

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