The Tiger in the Smoke by Margery Allingham

296 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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A fog is creeping through the weary streets of London - so too are whispers that the Tiger is back in town, undetected by the law, untroubled by morals. And the rumours are true: Jack Havoc, charismatic outlaw, knife-wielding killer and ingenious ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 283 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 50%
dark 41%
tense 29%
challenging 12%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 31% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.65

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