Seeking Whom He May Devour by Fred Vargas

Seeking Whom He May Devour

Commissaire Adamsberg #2

Fred Vargas with Bellos David (Translator)

272 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction crime mystery informative mysterious slow-paced
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In this frightening and surprising novel, the eccentric,wayward genius of Commissaire Adamsberg is pitted against the deep-rooted mysteries of one Alpine village's history and a very present problem: wolves.Disturbing things have been happening up...

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Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 50%
tense 44%
dark 27%
emotional 22%
funny 11%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 47%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.67

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