The Mao Case by Qiu Xiaolong

289 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Chief Inspector Chen Cao of the Shanghai Police Department is often assigned cases considered politically "sensitive," and now the Minister of Public Security insists that Chen personally take on a 'special assignment.' Leery of international emba...

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3.44
based on 111 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

dark: 80%

adventurous: 40%

tense: 40%

informative: 20%

reflective: 20%


Pace

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Plot or character driven?

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40% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

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20% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
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