The Lion's Den by Anthony Marra

44 minutes first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Exposing his father’s transgressions in a tell-all was the ethical, righteous—and profitable—thing to do. What’s left but to slink back home for a humbling face-to-face with the man whose secrets he sold?He was a notorious government whistle-blowe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 62%
dark 50%
funny 25%
tense 25%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 30%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.36

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