Ilium by Lea Carpenter

240 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction literary mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

Set in the dark world of international espionage, from London to Mallorca, Croatia, Paris, and Cap Ferret: the gripping and suspenseful story of a young woman who unwittingly becomes a perfect asset in the long overdue finale of a covert special o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 58%
tense 51%
reflective 38%
adventurous 35%
emotional 33%
sad 17%
challenging 15%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 26%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 25% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.62

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