Identity Crisis by Ben Elton

Identity Crisis

Ben Elton

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction mystery challenging funny reflective fast-paced

Description

Why are we all so hostile? So quick to take offence? Truly we are living in the age of outrage. A series of apparently random murders draws amiable, old-school Detective Mick Matlock into a world of sex, politics, reality TV and a bewildering kale...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

funny 81%
mysterious 37%
challenging 31%
lighthearted 31%
dark 25%
reflective 18%
adventurous 12%
emotional 12%
tense 6%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 28% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.44

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