The Wolf and the Watchman by Niklas Natt och Dag

The Wolf and the Watchman

Bellman noir #1

Niklas Natt och Dag

407 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark tense medium-paced

Description

The year is 1793, Stockholm. King Gustav of Sweden has been assassinated, years of foreign wars have emptied the treasuries and the realm is governed by a self-interested elite, leaving its citizens to suffer. On the streets, malcontent and parano...

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Community Reviews Summary of 890 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 66%
tense 59%
sad 30%
emotional 23%
challenging 22%
adventurous 21%
reflective 12%
informative 6%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 14%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 29% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 27% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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