The Frenchman by Jack Beaumont

400 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction crime thriller tense fast-paced
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A gripping debut thriller based on the real-life experiences of a former French intelligence operative.Alec de Payns is an operative in the secretive Y Division of the DGSE, France's famed foreign intelligence service. He's the agent at the sharp ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
tense 88%
dark 44%
mysterious 44%
sad 22%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
informative 11%

Pace

fast 75%
slow 12%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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