Greenmantle by John Buchan

295 pages first pub 1916 (editions)

fiction classics historical mystery thriller adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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In Greenmantle (1916), a classic tale of espionage and adventure, Richard Hannay, hero of The Thirty-Nine Steps, travels across war-torn Europe on the trail of a German plot and an Islamic Messiah. He is joined by three more of Buchan's heroes: Pe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 60%
mysterious 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.41

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