The Spies by Luís Fernando Veríssimo

168 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction mystery funny lighthearted fast-paced
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A frustrated publisher receives a mysterious angst-ridden manuscript: 'a friend' must send it in installments; its contents would put the author in danger. As he pieces together the story, he learns that the author is the wife of one of the two Ma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
dark 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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