The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley

The Poisoned Chocolates Case

Roger Sheringham Cases #5

Anthony Berkeley

288 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Graham and Joan Bendix have apparently succeeded in making that eighth wonder of the modern world, a happy marriage. But into the middle of it drops a box of chocolates. Joan Bendix is killed by a poisoned box of liqueur chocolates that cannot hav...

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Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
lighthearted 46%
funny 42%
reflective 25%
challenging 17%
informative 10%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
adventurous 3%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 30%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 31% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.66

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