The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton

The Innocence of Father Brown

Father Brown #1

G.K. Chesterton with Gordon Griffin (Narrator)

fiction classics mystery short stories mysterious medium-paced

missing duration info | first published 1911

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First published in 1911, The Innocence of Father Brown contains stories involving one of the greatest characters in the history of detective fiction, Father Brown. He is a Roman Catholic priest, has an uncanny insight to human evil. Rather than th...
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Summary of 692 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 39%
lighthearted 36%
reflective 36%
funny 33%
relaxing 27%
hopeful 15%
dark 12%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
challenging 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 32%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 32% | Character: 20% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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