The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

504 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical literary mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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In an abandoned mansion at the heart of Barcelona, a young man – David Martin – makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he has taken refuge in the world of books, and spends his ni...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,389 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 84%
tense 56%
adventurous 46%
emotional 39%
sad 30%
challenging 20%
reflective 19%
funny 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 24%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 21% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.9

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