The Fourth Bear by Jasper Fforde

The Fourth Bear

Nursery Crime #2

Jasper Fforde

383 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

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The Gingerbreadman - psychopath, sadist, convicted murderer and cake/biscuit - is loose on the streets of Reading.It isn't Jack Spratt's case. Despite the success of the Humpty Dumpty investigation, the well publicised failure to prevent Red Ridin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,119 reviews

Moods

funny 95%
lighthearted 68%
mysterious 62%
adventurous 52%
tense 10%
relaxing 8%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 41%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 28% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

4.05

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