The Black Shrike by Alistair MacLean

The Black Shrike

Alistair MacLean

219 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Eight job advertisements. Eight jobs. Eight specialists in modern technology required. Eight scientists to fill them. Applicants to be married, with no children, and prepared to travel. Highly persuasive salaries. One criminal mastermind. Eight po...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.34

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