Boiling a Frog by Christopher Brookmyre

402 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction crime mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

New century, new parliament, new Scotland. In fact, it's more like the early nineties with bedroom morality once more dominating the policital agenda, with cabinet careers back in the gift of the tabloids and the clergy having delusions of relevan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.76

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