The Fifth Heart by Dan Simmons

The Fifth Heart

Dan Simmons

618 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

In 1893, Sherlock Holmes and Henry James come to America together to solve the mystery of the 1885 death of Clover Adams, wife of the esteemed historian Henry Adams--member of the Adams family that has given the United States two Presidents. Clove...

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Community Reviews Summary of 173 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 66%
funny 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.39

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