Jumping Jenny by Anthony Berkeley

190 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark funny fast-paced
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Description

When a murder is committed at a party given in honour of a famous writer-detective, the guests impersona te famous murderers and the victim is found hanging from a f ake gallows erected as a joke.

Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 80%
funny 33%
tense 26%
emotional 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 23%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | Character: 18% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.34

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