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200 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
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Language: English
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Inspired by serial killer Harry Powers, "The Bluebeard of Quiet Dell," who was hung in 1932 for his murders of two widows and three children. This best-selling novel, first published in 1953 to wide acclaim by author Grubb, (who like Powers lived ...
Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews
Moods
tense 79%
mysterious 54%
emotional 20%
challenging 16%
sad 12%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, GaslightingMinor
Death, Death of parent
200 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Inspired by serial killer Harry Powers, "The Bluebeard of Quiet Dell," who was hung in 1932 for his murders of two widows and three children. This best-selling novel, first published in 1953 to wide acclaim by author Grubb, (who like Powers lived ...
Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews
Moods
tense 79%
mysterious 54%
emotional 20%
challenging 16%
sad 12%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, GaslightingMinor
Death, Death of parent