The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton

304 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction mystery lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
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Wanted: A bold adventurer who wants to travel the world from a comfortable and safe spot behind a desk that has seen the likes of kings and queens, paupers and princes. A humble book and rare manuscript shop seeks a keenly intelligent investigato...

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Community Reviews Summary of 708 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
lighthearted 52%
adventurous 32%
funny 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%
emotional 7%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 29%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 37% | Character: 5% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.29

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