Have Mercy on Us All by Fred Vargas

Have Mercy on Us All

Commissaire Adamsberg #4

Fred Vargas with David Bellos (Translator)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

368 pages | first published 2001

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The popular Parisian mystery by the international bestselling mystery writer, Fred Vargas, whom the French have hailed as the next Henning Mankell.In a small Parisian square, the ancient tradition of the town crier continues into modern times. The...
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Summary of 281 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 88%
tense 52%
adventurous 35%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
funny 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 29%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.96

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