The Secret Speech by Tom Rob Smith

The Secret Speech

Leo Demidov #2

Tom Rob Smith

407 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark tense fast-paced

Description

Former state security officer Leo Demidov is struggling to change as the Soviet Union changes around him. The two young girls he adopted have yet to forgive him for his part in the death of their parents, and they are not alone; now that the truth...

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Community Reviews Summary of 672 reviews

Moods

tense 92%
emotional 71%
adventurous 64%
dark 57%
mysterious 35%
challenging 28%
reflective 28%
sad 21%
informative 14%
inspiring 7%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.68

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