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"Левиафан" by Boris Akunin

stuffedonion's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

audreylee's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A “closed room” mystery on a boat. The characters were well drawn, the plot pacing was excellent, and the twists were, for the most part, unexpected.

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marymoury's review against another edition

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3.0

Well written and good head scratcher, I was simply put off by the inner workings of several of the characters.

zoemacgregor12's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

urikastov's review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

kristinvdt's review against another edition

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3.0

For those who like Agatha Christie. Forgettable but enjoyable while it lasted.

mehitabels's review against another edition

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4.0

"November's chill breath trimmed her braids with silver,
Whispering that youth and love were lost forever."

susannavs's review against another edition

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5.0

This was better than the second installment, but that might be because I love Agatha Christie and this book draws heavily on her tradition :-)

derekjohnston's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

meganstreb's review against another edition

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3.0

Would be interested in reading more of his stuff. Period murder mystery set on a boat heading to or from India (I can't remember which).
A bit like Holmes where things aren't always revealed to the reader so you can't necessarily solve the crime yourself.