laurarosessupposes 's review for:

The 39 Steps by John Buchan

4.0

adventurous funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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For such a short book, I did find the ending dragged a little. However, I mostly found this to be incredibly enjoyable to read. I loved the humour and wit of the narrator throughout, though especially at the start. The plot is also easy to invest in, although some may find it hard to suspend a sense of disbelief at the amount of coincidences (he bumps into someone he knows on a quiet road in Scotland, really?) I can certainly see how this classic has stood the test of time.