Artists in Crime by Ngaio Marsh

Artists in Crime

Roderick Alleyn #6

Ngaio Marsh

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Description

In this thrilling yarn, the art of detection gets clouded by desire. It was a bizarre pose for beautiful model Sonia Gluck--and her last. For in the draperies of her couch lay a fatal dagger, and behind her murder lies all the intrigue and acid-et...

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Community Reviews Summary of 451 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 31%
adventurous 24%
funny 17%
lighthearted 17%
tense 17%
challenging 13%
relaxing 13%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 24%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.81

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