fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

293 pages | first published 2005

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Winner of the New Blood Dagger, Arthur Ellis, Barry, Anthony, and Dilys awards. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surêté du Québec and his team of investigators are called in to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Mo...
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Summary of 8574 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
reflective 29%
emotional 19%
dark 17%
tense 17%
funny 14%
lighthearted 13%
adventurous 12%
relaxing 11%
hopeful 10%
sad 9%
challenging 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 22%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 27% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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