The Black Book by David Ellis, James Patterson

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fiction mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

When the Central Hotel, a place of decidedly unsavory reputation, burned to the ground in a mysterious fire, the Edinburgh police were unable to disguise their delight. That is, until a body was found in the still-smoldering ashes, charred beyond ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 692 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
tense 62%
dark 44%
adventurous 31%
emotional 31%
sad 17%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 42%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 31% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.05

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