House of Cards by Michael Dobbs

383 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction mystery politics thriller informative mysterious medium-paced

Description

He has his hands on every secret in politics - and is willing to betray them all to become Prime Minister. Mattie Storin is a tenacious young political correspondent. She faces the biggest challenge of her life when she stumbles upon a scandalous ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 62%
challenging 37%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Average rating

3.74

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