The Secret Speech by Tom Rob Smith

The Secret Speech

Leo Demidov #2

Tom Rob Smith

407 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark tense fast-paced
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Former state security officer Leo Demidov is struggling to change as the Soviet Union changes around him. The two young girls he adopted have yet to forgive him for his part in the death of their parents, and they are not alone; now that the truth...

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Community Reviews Summary of 963 reviews

Moods

tense 92%
dark 67%
adventurous 60%
emotional 57%
mysterious 42%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
informative 17%
reflective 17%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 42%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 18% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.71

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