The Man Who Risked It All by Laurent Gounelle

The Man Who Risked It All

Laurent Gounelle

325 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary psychology informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

Description

Looking down from the Eiffel Tower, Alan Greenmor stands on the edge, determined to end it all. As he prepares to jump, his thoughts are interrupted by a cough. To his right is a mysterious stranger in a dark suit, smoking a cigar. This is Yves Du...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
hopeful 64%
inspiring 64%
emotional 57%
adventurous 42%
informative 35%
funny 28%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 21%
challenging 14%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 40%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 38%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 45% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.82

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