fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

448 pages | first published 2006

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On a beautiful summer day, crowds lined up outside a theater witness a sudden act of extreme road rage: a tap on a fender triggers a nearly homicidal attack. Jackson Brodie, ex-cop, ex-private detective, new millionaire, is among the bystanders. ...
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Summary of 1764 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 54%
adventurous 35%
tense 33%
funny 25%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 10%
challenging 6%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 21%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 29% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.61

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