Absolute Power by David Baldacci

Absolute Power

David Baldacci

576 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Set at the heart of political power in Washington DC, Absolute Power was the book which launched David Baldacci's career as a worldwide bestseller of thrilling fiction. The movie, starring Clint Eastwood, was a major box office success across the ...

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Moods

tense 81%
dark 62%
mysterious 56%
adventurous 31%
challenging 31%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 30%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.86

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