Joe Country by Mick Herron

352 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark funny medium-paced
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Description

'We're spies,' said Lamb. 'All kinds of outlandish shit goes on.'Like the ringing of a dead man's phone, or an unwelcome guest at a funeral . . .In Slough House memories are stirring, all of them bad. Catherine Standish is buying booze again, Loui...

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Community Reviews Summary of 587 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
adventurous 74%
tense 74%
mysterious 68%
funny 64%
emotional 18%
sad 16%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 47%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 35% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 36% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.16

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