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3.48 AVERAGE

dark mysterious

I thought the ending was missing something - the conclusion to the secondary story. Otherwise it was very satisfying.
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: Yes
mysterious tense fast-paced
mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Loveable characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Enjoyable old and old school mystery novel. Think early Agatha Christie, with an amateur sleuth distinguished by his intellect and love of beer.
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I cannot finish this... it’s just awful.. dull and tedious.

I enjoyed the story, but the narrative was tough to follow, at times.

Say 4.5 in actuality. An atmospheric mystery with the usual Carr supernatural flourishes that are disposed of…mostly…by the end of the book when the reveal occurs. A really good book.