Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith

480 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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In a country ruled by fear, no one is innocent. Stalin's Soviet Union is an official paradise, where citizens live free from crime and fear only one thing: the all-powerful state. Defending this system is idealistic security officer Leo Demidov, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,051 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
tense 79%
mysterious 68%
adventurous 43%
emotional 29%
sad 29%
challenging 25%
informative 15%
reflective 10%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 42%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 24% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 29% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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