340 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099469391
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books
Publication date: 01 May 1996
Description
Hugh Laurie concocts an uproarious cocktail of comic zingers and over-the-top action in this "ripping spoof of the spy genre" (Vanity Fair) -- the irresistible tale of a former Scots Guard-turned-hired gun, a freelance soldier of fortune who also ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,360 reviews
Moods
adventurous 69%
tense 47%
mysterious 39%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
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340 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099469391
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books
Publication date: 01 May 1996
Description
Hugh Laurie concocts an uproarious cocktail of comic zingers and over-the-top action in this "ripping spoof of the spy genre" (Vanity Fair) -- the irresistible tale of a former Scots Guard-turned-hired gun, a freelance soldier of fortune who also ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,360 reviews
Moods
adventurous 69%
tense 47%
mysterious 39%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.