Lie Down with Lions by Ken Follett

Lie Down with Lions

Ken Follett

306 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

Vintage Follett . . . This is his most ambitious novel and it succeeds admirably. --USA TodayEllis, the American. Jean-Pierre, the Frenchman. They were two men on opposite sides of the Cold War, with a woman torn between them. Together, they forme...

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Community Reviews Summary of 330 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 77%
dark 33%
sad 22%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.58

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