The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell
The Rule of Four

Ian Caldwell

The Rule of Four

Ian Caldwell with Dustin Thomason

450 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 62%
challenging 37%
dark 33%
tense 29%
informative 25%
emotional 22%
reflective 18%
sad 11%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 33% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.12

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