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The Absence of Mr. Glass by G.K. Chesterton

oviedorose's review against another edition

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mysterious

4.0

naomisbookshelf's review against another edition

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

3.0

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3.0

A light tale, even by Father Brown standards, which contrasts the padre's powers of deduction against that of a brilliant but - in the clear opinion of Chesterton - fatally narrow-minded scientist. Enjoyable, except for the cringeworthy flash of scientific racism; "the Celts are, by nature, a superstitious people". Thank GKC's god there were no black people in the story.

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3.0

Father Brown consults with scientist Dr Orion Hood concerning the case of the lovers Maggie MacNabs and James Todhunter. His conclusions totally wrong as finally proved by Father Brown.
An enjoyable short story
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