The Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes

252 pages first pub 1913 (editions) user-added

fiction classics horror mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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A first-class, highly acclaimed thriller that was first published in 1914. It is based on the grisly Jack the Ripper murders that occurred in Whitechapel, London twenty years before.

Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
tense 77%
dark 74%
adventurous 9%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
challenging 6%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 27%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 26% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.52

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