The Gods of Guilt by Michael Connelly

The Gods of Guilt

Mickey Haller #5

Michael Connelly

416 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Defense attorney Mickey Haller is forced to bend the law until it breaks when he is hired to defend a man accused of killing a prostitute in this novel of courtroom suspense, the "best one yet" (The Washington Post).Mickey Haller gets the text, "C...

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Moods

mysterious 75%
tense 72%
dark 47%
adventurous 34%
emotional 22%
challenging 20%
informative 18%
sad 13%
reflective 11%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 39% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.98

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