Fortune Favours the Dead by Stephen Spotswood

Fortune Favours the Dead

Pentecost and Parker #1

Stephen Spotswood

336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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The first in the brilliant new Pentecost and Parker series, FORTUNE FAVOURS THE DEAD is a hugely entertaining murder mystery set in 1940s New York City.New York, 1946. Lillian Pentecost is the most successful private detective in the city, but her...

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Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 76%
funny 33%
lighthearted 23%
tense 18%
dark 14%
emotional 12%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 47%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 43% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.09

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