Chosen by Benedict Jacka

353 pages first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Life is quiet for Alex Verus. Amazing. With a flat full of friends (and the occasional fish), and business booming, why not enjoy the humdrum here and now? But of course that's too good to be true. In a sudden and cruel pincer movement of fate, Al...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,151 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
dark 67%
tense 52%
mysterious 48%
emotional 29%
funny 25%
sad 14%
challenging 13%
reflective 11%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 18% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 41%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.1

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