The Eight by Katherine Neville

25 hours, 51 minutes first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery thriller adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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Computer expert Cat Velis is heading for a job to Algeria. Before she goes, a mysterious fortune teller warns her of danger, and an antique dealer asks her to search for pieces to a valuable chess set that has been missing for years...In the South...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 2,923 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 95%

mysterious: 81%

tense: 31%

challenging: 21%

informative: 17%

dark: 10%

funny: 8%

emotional: 5%

lighthearted: 5%

inspiring: 4%

reflective: 4%

hopeful: 3%

relaxing: 2%

sad: 1%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
34% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
1% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

35% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

12% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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