Case Study by Graeme Macrae Burnet

288 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

‘I have decided to write down everything that happens, because I feel, I suppose, I may be putting myself in danger.’London, 1965. An unworldly young woman believes that a charismatic psychotherapist, Collins Braithwaite, has driven her sister to ...

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Moods

mysterious 74%
dark 70%
reflective 47%
challenging 31%
tense 21%
emotional 16%
funny 15%
sad 13%
adventurous 6%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.62

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