The Chalk Circle Man by Fred Vargas

The Chalk Circle Man

Commissaire Adamsberg #01

Fred Vargas with Siân Reynolds

247 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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The debut mystery in the internationally bestselling Commissaire Adamsberg series-now available for the first time in the United States Fred Vargas 's Commissaire Adamsberg mysteries are a sensation in France, consistently praised for their intell...

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Community Reviews Summary of 674 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 53%
tense 35%
reflective 28%
adventurous 24%
funny 17%
relaxing 8%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 41% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.55

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