The Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen L. Carter

The Emperor of Ocean Park

Stephen L. Carter

672 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Intricate, superbly written, often scathingly funny - a brilliantly crafted tapestry of ambition, family secrets, murder, integrity tested, and justice has gone terribly wrong.An extraordinary fiction debut: a large, stirring novel of suspense tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 44%
adventurous 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
funny 22%
emotional 11%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.45

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