Best Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer

400 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

It is 1945 and the House of Lords’ vote on who should inherit the Barrington estate ends in a tie, casting a long shadow on the lives of those involved.Author Harry begins to promote his novel, whilst Emma, after her father’s mysterious death, sea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 815 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
mysterious 68%
tense 42%
emotional 26%
challenging 15%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 29% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.73

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