The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen

The Keeper of Lost Causes

Afdeling Q #1

Jussi Adler-Olsen with Lisa Hartford

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious reflective medium-paced

400 pages | first published 2007

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Carl Mørck used to be one of Copenhagen’s best homicide detectives. Then a hail of bullets destroyed the lives of two fellow cops, and Carl—who didn’t draw his weapon—blames himself. So a promotion is the last thing he expects. But Department Q is...
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Summary of 2378 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 77%
tense 65%
emotional 28%
sad 21%
adventurous 17%
challenging 16%
funny 9%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 22%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 37% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 32% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.8

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