Shovel Ready by Adam Sternbergh

Shovel Ready

Spademan #1

Adam Sternbergh

256 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

Spademan used to be a garbage man. That was before the dirty bomb hit Times Square, before his wife was killed, and before the city became a bombed-out shell of its former self. Now he's a hitman.In a New York City split between those who are weal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
tense 58%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 33%
funny 25%
sad 16%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 70% | No: 20% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.46

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