The Affair by Lee Child

427 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

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Description

March 1997. A woman has her throat cut behind a bar in Carter Crossing, Mississippi. Just down the road is a big army base. Is the murderer a local guy - or is he a soldier?Jack Reacher, still a major in the military police, is sent in undercover....

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,165 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 70%
tense 60%
dark 33%
sad 6%
funny 4%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.9

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