The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton

The Innocence of Father Brown

Father Brown #1

G.K. Chesterton

263 pages • first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories mysterious medium-paced
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Chesterton portrays Father Brown as a short, stumpy Roman Catholic priest, with shapeless clothes and a large umbrella, and an uncanny insight into human evil. "How in Tartarus," cried Flambeau, "did you ever hear of the spiked bracelet?" -- "Oh, ...

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Moods

mysterious 92%
lighthearted 35%
adventurous 33%
funny 31%
reflective 29%
relaxing 18%
hopeful 12%
dark 11%
emotional 5%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 32%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 27% | Character: 15% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

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