The Eight by Katherine Neville

The Eight

Montglane Service #1

Katherine Neville

598 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery thriller adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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Computer expert Cat Velis is heading for a job to Algeria. Before she goes, a mysterious fortune teller warns her of danger, and an antique dealer asks her to search for pieces to a valuable chess set that has been missing for years...In the South...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 78%
tense 30%
challenging 19%
informative 19%
dark 8%
funny 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 30%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 39%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.75

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