The Spy by Paulo Coelho

The Spy

Paulo Coelho with Zoë Perry (Translator)

190 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical reflective fast-paced

Description

In his new novel, Paulo Coelho, bestselling author of The Alchemist and Adultery, brings to life one of history's most enigmatic women: Mata Hari. HER ONLY CRIME WAS TO BE AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN When Mata Hari arrived in Paris she was pennile...

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Moods

informative 49%
reflective 44%
sad 42%
emotional 37%
adventurous 30%
dark 30%
mysterious 23%
challenging 18%
inspiring 18%
tense 10%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 38%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 23% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

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3.2

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