A Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follett

A Dangerous Fortune

Ken Follett

568 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious tense slow-paced
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A breathtaking thriller featuring political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises (San Francisco Chronicle), from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Column of FireIn 1866, tragedy strikes the exclusive Windfie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,198 reviews

Moods

tense 62%
mysterious 45%
dark 40%
adventurous 34%
emotional 25%
informative 20%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 20%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 26% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 37% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.91

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