All the Old Knives by Olen Steinhauer

All the Old Knives

Olen Steinhauer

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All the Old Knives is ideal for readers who enjoy cerebral thrillers that explore moral ambiguity, psychological tension, and the lingering consequences of past choices.

Analysis: This answer captures the essence of the book's appeal (cerebral, moral ambiguity) while connecting to reader preferences (moral ambiguity, psychological tension) without restating genre, mood, or pace. It avoids specifics (e.g., Vienna, Celia) and focuses on broader traits.

Description

Six years ago in Vienna, terrorists took over a hundred hostages, and the rescue attempt went terribly wrong. The CIA's Vienna station was witness to this tragedy, gathering intel from its sources during those tense hours, assimilating facts from ...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 621 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 72%

tense: 56%

dark: 52%

emotional: 20%

adventurous: 12%

challenging: 8%

reflective: 8%

sad: 8%


Pace

37% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

36% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

36% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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