The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf by Alexander McCall Smith

The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf

Detective Varg #4

Alexander McCall Smith

224 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction mystery funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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As the bickering between colleagues intensifies, Ulf tries his best to stay above the fray. But when Anna, a longtime friend and coworker, appears to blame him for an old case that went sideways, it seems she may be putting her own job prospects a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

funny 62%
lighthearted 62%
mysterious 50%
reflective 31%
relaxing 18%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 23%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.92

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