Special Assignments by Boris Akunin

335 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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In Special Assignments, Erast Fandorin, nineteenth-century Russia's suavest sleuth, faces two formidable new foes: One steals outrageous sums of money, the other takes lives. The Jack of Spades is a civilized swindler who has conned thousands of r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 173 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.99

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