The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz

The Spellman Files

The Spellmans #1

Lisa Lutz

370 pages • first pub 2007 (view editions)

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The Spellman Files is ideal for readers who enjoy witty, fast-paced mysteries with a quirky, dysfunctional family dynamic and a humorous take on the chaos of balancing personal and professional sleuthing.

Description

 Izzy Spellman is 28, single and works for Spellman Investigations, a family-run private detective agency. She might have a chequered past littered with romantic mistakes - but at least she's good at her job. Invading people's privacy comes natura...

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Community Reviews

3.84
based on 4,237 reviews

Moods

funny: 84%

mysterious: 72%

lighthearted: 59%

adventurous: 39%

emotional: 11%

tense: 9%

dark: 5%

reflective: 4%

challenging: 3%

relaxing: 3%

sad: 3%

hopeful: 1%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

47% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
48% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

47% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

90% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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