fiction historical mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

504 pages | first published 2008

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In an abandoned mansion at the heart of Barcelona, a young man – David Martin – makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he has taken refuge in the world of books, and spends his ni...
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Summary of 5893 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 83%
tense 51%
adventurous 45%
emotional 40%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
reflective 17%
funny 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 23%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 22% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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