Slow Horses by Mick Herron

329 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

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The first book in CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning British espionage series starring a team of MI5 agents united by one common bond: They've screwed up royally and will do anything to redeem themselves. London, England: Slough House is where the was...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,625 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
adventurous 66%
tense 63%
dark 48%
funny 42%
challenging 11%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 38%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 36% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 36% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.9

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