Dead Lions by Mick Herron

348 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

London's Slough House is where the washed-up MI5 spies go to while away what's left of their failed careers. The "slow horses," as they’re called, have all disgraced themselves in some way to get relegated here. Maybe they messed up an op badly an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,335 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 75%
tense 68%
funny 53%
dark 29%
challenging 10%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 43% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.96

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