The Face of a Stranger by Anne Perry

The Face of a Stranger

William Monk #1

Anne Perry

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

352 pages | first published 1990

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His name, they tell him, is William Monk, and he is a London police detective. But the accident that felled him has left him with only half a life; his memory and his entire past have vanished. As he tries to hide the truth, Monk returns to work a...
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Summary of 447 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 40%
dark 30%
adventurous 20%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.77

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