The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan

The Thirty-Nine Steps

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John Buchan

106 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics mystery thriller adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

The Thirty-Nine Steps is an adventure novel by the Scottish author John Buchan. It first appeared as a serial in Blackwood's Magazine in August and September 1915 before being published in book form in October that year by William Blackwood and So...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 70%
tense 39%
lighthearted 17%
dark 7%
funny 7%
challenging 5%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 25%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 16% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.26

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