Brat Farrar by Josephine Tey

Brat Farrar

Josephine Tey

288 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

What begins as a ploy to claim an inheritance ends with the impostor's life hanging in the balance. In this tale of mystery and suspense, a stranger enters the inner sanctum of the Ashby family posing as Patrick Ashby, the heir to the family's siz...

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Community Reviews Summary of 483 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 39%
tense 39%
emotional 17%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 18%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.93

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