The Constant Gardener by John le Carré

The Constant Gardener

John le Carré

496 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction thriller reflective sad slow-paced
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The Constant Gardener is a magnificent exploration of the new world order by one of the most compelling and elegant storytellers of our time. The novel opens in northern Kenya with the gruesome murder of Tessa Quayle--young, beautiful, and dearly ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,331 reviews

Moods

dark 67%
mysterious 59%
sad 55%
tense 50%
adventurous 37%
challenging 37%
emotional 36%
reflective 29%
informative 9%
inspiring 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 44%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 41% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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