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Death on the Air and Other Stories by Ngaio Marsh

celina31's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

naluju's review against another edition

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

4.5

mauxbs's review against another edition

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2.0

Good short stories, but I was so put off by the Dorothy Sayers shade in the forward that it tainted my enjoyment of the rest of the book.

aspygirlsmom_1995's review

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

dh981's review against another edition

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4.0

I am late to the Ngaio Marsh fan club, but I am all in now. This was my first time reading a collection of her short stories. Quite delightful.

mybookfix's review against another edition

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dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

dan78's review against another edition

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4.0

We all know I love Roderick Alleyn and this short story was an absolute treat.

Murder by wireless set......

carolsnotebook's review against another edition

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4.0

I do think that people who already know and enjoy Marsh’s writing will definitely want to read this collection. It could also serve as a nice introduction, both to her Inspector Alleyn and to her style.

moiralyle's review

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

2.5

vesper1931's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.0

Its Christmas Day but can Septimus Tonks be killed by his radio and why. Detective Inspector Roderick Alleyn and Inspector Fox investigate. Are there secrets the family want to keep quiet.
An entertaining short story