The Rule Of Four by Ian Caldwell

The Rule Of Four

Ian Caldwell with Dustin Thomason

384 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller adventurous mysterious medium-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 1,645 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
adventurous 62%
challenging 34%
dark 34%
tense 27%
informative 24%
emotional 20%
reflective 17%
sad 10%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 30% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.12

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