The Secrets We Kept: The sensational Cold War spy thriller by Lara Prescott

The Secrets We Kept: The sensational Cold War spy thriller

Lara Prescott

480 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

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Two female spies. A banned masterpiece. A book that changed history.________________A BANNED MASTERPIECE1956. A celebrated Russian author is writing a book, Doctor Zhivago, which could spark dissent in the Soviet Union. The Soviets, afraid of its ...

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Moods

mysterious 53%
adventurous 47%
emotional 45%
informative 45%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
sad 23%
dark 16%
inspiring 14%
challenging 12%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 31%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 29% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

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