The Lion's Den by Anthony Marra

28 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Exposing his father’s transgressions in a tell-all was the ethical, righteous—and profitable—thing to do. What’s left but to slink back home for a humbling face-to-face with the man whose secrets he sold?He was a notorious government whistle-blowe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 287 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 60%
dark 46%
sad 33%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
funny 13%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%

Pace

fast 52%
slow 26%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.3

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