A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee

A Rising Man

Sam Wyndham #1

Abir Mukherjee

400 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Captain Sam Wyndham, former Scotland Yard detective, is a new arrival to Calcutta. Desperately seeking a fresh start after his experiences during the Great War, Wyndham has been recruited to head up a new post in the police force. But with barely ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 873 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 66%
dark 38%
informative 37%
tense 30%
reflective 15%
funny 12%
challenging 11%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 19%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 43% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.76

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