Turkish Gambit by Boris Akunin

266 pages first pub 1998 (view editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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The Russo-Turkish war is at a critical juncture, and Erast Fandorin, broken-hearted and disillusioned, has gone to the front in an attempt to forget his sorrows. But Fandorin's efforts to steer clear of trouble are thwarted when he comes to the ai...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 443 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

mysterious: 76%

tense: 33%

emotional: 28%

informative: 23%

funny: 19%

relaxing: 19%

challenging: 14%

dark: 14%

lighthearted: 9%

reflective: 4%

sad: 4%


Pace

40% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

82% of readers chose Plot
5% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

81% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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