El rey de hierro by Maurice Druon

349 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous informative medium-paced
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In this 22nd Scarpetta novel, the master forensic sleuth finds herself in the unsettling pursuit of a serial sniper who leaves no incriminating evidence except fragments of copper. The shots seem impossible, yet they are so perfect they cause inst...

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Moods

adventurous 62%
informative 55%
dark 40%
tense 26%
mysterious 16%
reflective 10%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
sad 7%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 25%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 31% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.85

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