The Affair by Lee Child

427 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

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March 1997. A woman has her throat cut behind a bar in Carter Crossing, Mississippi. Just down the road is a big army base. Is the murderer a local guy - or is he a soldier?Jack Reacher, still a major in the military police, is sent in undercover....

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,110 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
adventurous 70%
tense 57%
dark 32%
sad 4%
funny 3%
challenging 1%
emotional 1%
lighthearted 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 38% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.91

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