The Border by Don Winslow

720 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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The Border by Don Winslow is a gripping and unflinching novel that is a perfect fit for readers who crave a stirring and enlightening exploration of the dark underbelly of modern America, tackling themes of power, corruption, and the human cost of the war on drugs, with a complex and morally nuanced protagonist at its center.

Community Reviews

4.38
based on 759 reviews

Moods

dark: 91%

tense: 78%

adventurous: 58%

informative: 50%

sad: 34%

challenging: 30%

emotional: 28%

reflective: 21%

mysterious: 19%

funny: 2%

hopeful: 2%

inspiring: 2%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
72% of readers chose A mix
2% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
61% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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