A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee

A Rising Man

Sam Wyndham #1

Abir Mukherjee

400 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Captain Sam Wyndham, former Scotland Yard detective, is a new arrival to Calcutta. Desperately seeking a fresh start after his experiences during the Great War, Wyndham has been recruited to head up a new post in the police force. But with barely ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 585 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 65%
dark 39%
informative 33%
tense 30%
reflective 15%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 19%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 45% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.78

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