Puzzle House by Duncan Ralston

Puzzle House

Duncan Ralston

224 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction horror thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

Six strangers arrive at the home of preeminent puzzle master Alexei Vasiliev for the reading of his will. Among them are the deceased's widow, who'd already begun divorce proceedings, a virologist troubled by actions in his past, and a convicted m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 72%
tense 66%
adventurous 35%
challenging 24%
emotional 13%
sad 11%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 34%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.52

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