The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair by Joël Dicker, Sam Taylor

The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair

Marcus Goldman #1

Joël Dicker, Sam Taylor

643 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair is a fast-paced, tightly plotted, cinematic literary thriller, and an ingenious book within a book, by a dazzling young writer.August 30, 1975: the day fifteen-year-old Nola Kellergan is glimpsed fleeing th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,311 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
tense 56%
dark 47%
emotional 34%
adventurous 33%
sad 23%
reflective 20%
challenging 19%
funny 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 24%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 44% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 31% | Yes: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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