Fortune Favors the Dead by Stephen Spotswood

Fortune Favors the Dead

Pentecost and Parker #1

Stephen Spotswood

352 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

“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 FrenchA wildly charming and fast-paced mystery written with all the pana...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,054 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 76%
funny 33%
lighthearted 24%
tense 18%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
hopeful 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 46%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 42% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.1

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