The Adversary by Michael Crummey

The Adversary

Michael Crummey with Mary Lewis (Narrator)

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From the award-winning, critically acclaimed author of The Innocents (“Extraordinary”—Wall Street Journal) a dark, enthralling novel about love and its limitations, the corruption of power and the power of corruption. In an isolated outport on New...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 60%
sad 52%
challenging 40%
emotional 36%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
informative 8%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 24%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 38% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.93

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