fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

288 pages | first published 1961

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"Wickedness...such wickedness...."The dying woman turned to Father Gorman with agony in her eyes. "Stopped....It must be stopped....You will...."The priest spoke with reassuring authority. "I will do what is necessary. You can trust me."Father Gor...
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Summary of 1242 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 50%
adventurous 38%
tense 27%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 7%
funny 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 33%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 19% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.64

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