The Return of Captain John Emmett by Elizabeth Speller

The Return of Captain John Emmett

Laurence Bartram #1

Elizabeth Speller

442 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

1920. The Great War has been over for two years, and it has left a very different world from the Edwardian certainties of 1914. Following the death of his wife and baby and his experiences on the Western Front, Laurence Bartram has become somethin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
challenging 60%
sad 60%
informative 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.64

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