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naomisbookshelf's review against another edition
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
pezski's review against another edition
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.
vesper1931's review against another edition
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
An enjoyable short story
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