The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

Frederick Forsyth

334 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction historical thriller adventurous dark tense fast-paced
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The suicide of an elderly German Jew explodes into revelation after revelation: a Mafia-like organization called Odessa, a real-life fugitive known at the "Butcher of Riga", a young German journalist turned obsessed avenger...and ultimately, of a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 875 reviews

Moods

tense 77%
dark 74%
adventurous 61%
mysterious 48%
informative 32%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
emotional 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 23% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.83

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