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
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“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 1,316 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 76%
funny 33%
lighthearted 23%
tense 18%
dark 14%
emotional 13%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 47%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 43% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.09

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