The Flanders Panel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte

The Flanders Panel

Arturo Pérez-Reverte with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

295 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced
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A fifteenth-century painting by a Flemish master is about to be auctioned when Julia, a young art restorer, discovers a peculiar inscription hidden in a corner: Who killed the knight? In the painting, the Duke of Flanders and his knight are locked...

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Moods

mysterious 92%
tense 45%
adventurous 43%
dark 43%
challenging 32%
reflective 20%
informative 11%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 47%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.54

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