Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch

392 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction crime fantasy mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
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Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch is a captivating read for fans of urban fantasy and mystery enthusiasts who crave a electrifying blend of magic, mythology, and police procedural, with a dash of humor and adventure.

Description

Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London’s Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat he’ll face is a paper cut. But Peter’s prospects change...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19,500 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
mysterious 78%
funny 63%
dark 31%
lighthearted 21%
tense 20%
informative 5%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 43% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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