Chosen by Benedict Jacka

Chosen

Alex Verus #4

Benedict Jacka

353 pages • first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Life is quiet for Alex Verus. Amazing. With a flat full of friends (and the occasional fish), and business booming, why not enjoy the humdrum here and now? But of course that's too good to be true. In a sudden and cruel pincer movement of fate, Al...

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Community Reviews Summary of 945 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
dark 62%
mysterious 51%
tense 51%
emotional 29%
funny 27%
sad 16%
reflective 12%
challenging 11%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 20% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 41%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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