The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell

The Other Typist

Suzanne Rindell

447 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Rose Baker seals men's fates. With a few strokes of the keys that sit before her, she can send a person away for life in prison. A typist in a New York City Police Department precinct, Rose is like a high priestess. Confessions are her job. It is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 355 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
tense 50%
dark 43%
challenging 18%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 37%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 36%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.35

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