The Fourth Bear by Jasper Fforde

The Fourth Bear

Nursery Crime #2

Jasper Fforde

383 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Description

The Gingerbreadman - psychopath, sadist, convicted murderer and cake/biscuit - is loose on the streets of Reading.It isn't Jack Spratt's case. Despite the success of the Humpty Dumpty investigation, the well publicised failure to prevent Red Ridin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,803 reviews

Moods

funny 95%
lighthearted 70%
mysterious 60%
adventurous 57%
tense 12%
relaxing 7%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 29% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.03

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