A Conspiracy of Paper by David Liss

A Conspiracy of Paper

Benjamin Weaver #1

David Liss

506 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical mystery challenging mysterious medium-paced
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Benjamin Weaver, a Jew and an ex-boxer, is an outsider in eighteenth-century London, tracking down debtors and felons for aristocratic clients. The son of a wealthy stock trader, he lives estranged from his family - until he is asked to investigat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 532 reviews

Moods

mysterious 72%
adventurous 63%
informative 54%
tense 45%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
funny 18%
reflective 9%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 27%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 27% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.7

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