Smaller and Smaller Circles by F.H. Batacan
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F.H. Batacan
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Smaller and Smaller Circles

F.H. Batacan

360 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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This harrowing mystery, winner of the Philippine National Book Award, follows two Catholic priests on the hunt through Manila for a brutal serial killerPayatas, a 50-acre dump northeast of Manila's Quezon City, is home to thousands of people who l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 755 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 78%
tense 70%
sad 42%
emotional 37%
challenging 33%
reflective 21%
informative 17%
adventurous 14%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 28%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 31% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 18% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.06

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