The Beast Must Die by Nicholas Blake

The Beast Must Die

Nigel Strangeways #4

Nicholas Blake

304 pages first pub 1938 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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The Beast Must Die is ideal for readers who relish psychologically intense thrillers where moral ambiguity and calculated revenge drive a taut, cerebral game of cat-and-mouse.

Community Reviews

3.61
based on 94 reviews

Moods

emotional: 75%

mysterious: 75%

sad: 75%

dark: 50%

tense: 50%

challenging: 25%

reflective: 25%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
80% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

75% of readers chose No
25% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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