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286 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447459903
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Read Books
Publication date: 20 September 2012
Description
This antiquarian book contains a collection of forty-eight stories written by the celebrated Czech writer, Karel Čapek. These thrilling and thought-provoking stories attempt to challenge the mystery story paradigm by bending the rules in novel way...
Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
adventurous 37%
lighthearted 37%
dark 25%
relaxing 25%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
reflective 12%
sad 12%
tense 12%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | Character: 14% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
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286 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447459903
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Read Books
Publication date: 20 September 2012
Description
This antiquarian book contains a collection of forty-eight stories written by the celebrated Czech writer, Karel Čapek. These thrilling and thought-provoking stories attempt to challenge the mystery story paradigm by bending the rules in novel way...
Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
adventurous 37%
lighthearted 37%
dark 25%
relaxing 25%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
reflective 12%
sad 12%
tense 12%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | Character: 14% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.