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207 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616882013
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Voted greatest mystery novel of all time by the Crime Writers' Association in 1990, Josephine Tey recreates one of history's most famous-and vicious-crimes in her classic bestselling novel, a must read for connoisseurs of fiction. Inspector Alan G...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,765 reviews
Moods
informative 74%
reflective 37%
adventurous 20%
funny 17%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 15%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 7%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
emotional 2%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | Character: 22% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13%Average rating
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Graphic
Child death, War, DeathModerate
Racism, Ableism, XenophobiaMinor
Murder, Suicidal thoughts207 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616882013
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Voted greatest mystery novel of all time by the Crime Writers' Association in 1990, Josephine Tey recreates one of history's most famous-and vicious-crimes in her classic bestselling novel, a must read for connoisseurs of fiction. Inspector Alan G...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,765 reviews
Moods
informative 74%
reflective 37%
adventurous 20%
funny 17%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 15%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 7%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
emotional 2%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | Character: 22% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, War, DeathModerate
Racism, Ableism, XenophobiaMinor
Murder, Suicidal thoughts