The Peacock and the Sparrow by I.S. Berry

The Peacock and the Sparrow

I.S. Berry

320 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller challenging mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

During the Arab Spring, an American spy’s final mission goes dangerously awry in this explosive and eerily realistic espionage debut from a former CIA officer that is perfect for fans of Daniel Silva, Alan Furst, and John LeCarre.Shane Collins, a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

adventurous 65%
tense 65%
mysterious 60%
dark 55%
reflective 25%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
informative 20%
sad 20%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 35%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 17% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.54

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