Fortune Favors the Dead by Stephen Spotswood

Fortune Favors the Dead

Pentecost and Parker #1

Stephen Spotswood

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

336 pages | first published 2020

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" Fortune Favors the Dead has] razor-sharp style, tons of flair, a snappy sense of humor, and all the most satisfying elements of a really good noir novel, plus plenty of original twists of its own."--Tana French A wildly charming and fast-paced m...
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Summary of 703 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 74%
funny 30%
lighthearted 26%
tense 15%
dark 13%
emotional 11%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 47%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

4.12

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