Fortune Favors the Dead by Stephen Spotswood

Fortune Favors the Dead

Pentecost and Parker #1

Stephen Spotswood with Kirsten Potter (Narrator)

8 hours, 31 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

A wildly charming and fast-paced mystery written with all the panache of the hardboiled classics, Fortune Favors the Dead introduces Pentecost and Parker, an audacious new detective duo for the ages.It's 1942 and Willowjean Will Parker is a scrapp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,039 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 76%
funny 33%
lighthearted 24%
tense 18%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
reflective 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 5%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 46%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 41% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.1

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