The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton

The Innocence of Father Brown

Father Brown #1

G.K. Chesterton

263 pages • first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories mysterious medium-paced
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Chesterton portrays Father Brown as a short, stumpy Roman Catholic priest, with shapeless clothes and a large umbrella, and an uncanny insight into human evil. "How in Tartarus," cried Flambeau, "did you ever hear of the spiked bracelet?" -- "Oh, ...

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Moods

mysterious 92%
lighthearted 33%
adventurous 32%
funny 30%
reflective 28%
relaxing 17%
hopeful 12%
dark 10%
emotional 5%
tense 5%
sad 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 26% | Character: 15% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

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