The 39 Steps by John Buchan

The 39 Steps

Richard Hannay #1

John Buchan

149 pages • first pub 1915 (view editions)

fiction classics mystery thriller adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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The 39 Steps by John Buchan is ideal for readers who crave fast-paced, classic thrillers filled with espionage, conspiracy, and relentless adventure.

Description

He has been feeling bored with London life - until he discovers a dead man in his flat, skewered to the floor with a knife through his heart. Only a few days before, the victim had warned him of an assassination plot that could bring the country t...

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Community Reviews

3.27
based on 4,379 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 91%

mysterious: 68%

tense: 41%

lighthearted: 13%

funny: 6%

dark: 5%

challenging: 4%

hopeful: 2%

inspiring: 2%

informative: 1%

reflective: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

69% of readers chose fast
23% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

80% of readers chose Plot
14% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

13% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

7% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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