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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I am an unabashed Modesty Blaise fan, and have been for decades. I consider her to be one of the first modern kick-ass heroines, and admire the skill with which O'Donnell created her and her world - Blaise is obviously not your average young woman, but somehow remains both real and very likable throughout the series. I am rereading them now, and loving every minute.
For those who don't know, O'Donnell also wrote a set of gothics under the pen name Madeleine Brent; they are also well worth checking out!
For those who don't know, O'Donnell also wrote a set of gothics under the pen name Madeleine Brent; they are also well worth checking out!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I think this is the only other Modesty Blaise book I read back in the 60s when it first came out. There were two scenes I've always remembered from the books, just didn't remember which book they were in... this was it... her use of The Nailer move and her escape from capture by an army setting up to invade Kuwait. Imagine that. Oh, and the invasion was set for September 11. Ha. That had no significance back in the 60s.
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes