To Wake the Dead by John Dickson Carr

256 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Wealthy young Christopher Kent has undertaken a bet: that he cannot work his way from South Africa to England without recourse to his own bank account. With less than twenty-four hours left before he can reveal himself and win the bet, Kent arrive...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
lighthearted 50%
relaxing 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.65

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