The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton

The Innocence of Father Brown

Father Brown #1

G.K. Chesterton

fiction classics mystery short stories mysterious medium-paced

232 pages | first published 1911

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Chesterton portrays Father Brown as a short, stumpy Roman Catholic priest, with shapeless clothes and a large umbrella, and an uncanny insight into human evil. "How in Tartarus," cried Flambeau, "did you ever hear of the spiked bracelet?" -- "Oh, ...
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Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 40%
lighthearted 37%
funny 34%
reflective 34%
relaxing 28%
hopeful 15%
dark 12%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
challenging 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 29% | Character: 20% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

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