The Madman's Tale by John Katzenbach

The Madman's Tale

John Katzenbach

576 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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It’s been twenty years since Western State Hospital was closed down and the last of its inmates reintegrated into society. Francis Petrel was barely out of his teens when his family committed him to the asylum, after his erratic behavior culminate...

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Community Reviews Summary of 312 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 100%
dark 88%
challenging 33%
emotional 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 11%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.77

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