Messenger of Truth: A Maisie Dobbs Novel by Jacqueline Winspear

Messenger of Truth: A Maisie Dobbs Novel

Maisie Dobbs #4

Jacqueline Winspear

322 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

Maisie Dobbs investigates the mysterious death of a controversial artist--and World War I veteran--in the fourth entry in the bestselling series London, 1931. The night before an exhibition of his artwork opens at a famed Mayfair gallery, the co...

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Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 47%
emotional 47%
reflective 26%
dark 22%
tense 19%
challenging 12%
sad 12%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 32%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 39% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.77

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