Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson

Started Early, Took My Dog

Jackson Brodie #4

Kate Atkinson

480 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Tracy Waterhouse leads a quiet, ordered life as a retired police detective - a life that takes a surprising turn when she encounters Kelly Cross, a habitual offender, dragging a young child through town. Both appear miserable and better off withou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,132 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 55%
emotional 39%
adventurous 33%
tense 31%
sad 25%
funny 22%
challenging 20%
reflective 15%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 16%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 28% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 37% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.76

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