A Simple Plan by Scott Smith

A Simple Plan

Scott Smith

432 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

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Description

Two brothers and their friend stumble upon the wreckage of a plane–the pilot is dead and his duffle bag contains four million dollars in cash. In order to hide, keep, and share the fortune, these ordinary men all agree to a simple plan.

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Moods

tense 88%
dark 87%
mysterious 31%
sad 29%
emotional 24%
challenging 18%
adventurous 17%
reflective 13%

Pace

medium 39%
fast 39%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 31% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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