The Final Solution by Michael Chabon, Jay Ryan

The Final Solution

Michael Chabon, Jay Ryan

131 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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In deep retirement in the English countryside, an eighty-nine-year-old man, vaguely recollected by locals as a once-famous detective, is more concerned with his beekeeping than with his fellow man. Into his life wanders Linus Steinman, nine years ...

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Moods

mysterious 75%
reflective 36%
adventurous 25%
sad 22%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
funny 13%
informative 9%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 35%
medium 35%
fast 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 36% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.29

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