The Fig Eater by Jody Shields

The Fig Eater

Jody Shields

368 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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When a young woman’s body is discovered in the summer of 1910 Vienna, the Inspector’s wife is certain the figs found in her stomach during the autopsy are the clue to the identity of the murderer – for there are no fresh figs in Vienna at this tim...

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Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 66%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%

Pace

slow 91%
medium 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

2.91

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