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199 reviews

The Wizard of the Kremlin: A Novel by Giuliano da Empoli

challenging informative reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No

4.0

The Accordionist by Fred Vargas

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Dog Will Have His Day by Fred Vargas

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

La scomparsa di Majorana by Leonardo Sciascia

challenging dark informative mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The Three Evangelists by Fred Vargas

adventurous challenging funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

The Penguin Book of Spanish Short Stories by

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

3.75

A Broken Mirror by Mercè Rodoreda

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The President by Miguel Ángel Asturias

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

5.0