Redemption by Jussi Adler-Olsen

500 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

Two boys, brothers, wake up tied and bound in a boathouse by the sea. Their kidnapper has gone, but soon he will return. Their bonds are inescapable. But there is a bottle and tar to seal it. Paper and a splinter for writing; blood for ink. A mess...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,402 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 75%
tense 75%
emotional 23%
adventurous 17%
challenging 17%
sad 12%
funny 8%
reflective 7%
informative 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 22%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 34% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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