The Bookman's Wake by John Dunning

The Bookman's Wake

Cliff Janeway #2

John Dunning

432 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

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Description

Denver cop-turned-bookdealer Cliff Janeway is lured by an enterprising fellow ex-policeman into going to Seattle to bring back a fugitive wanted for assault, burglary, and the possible theft of a priceless edition of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven."...

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Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 44%
dark 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 22%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.8

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