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192 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008196653
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 01 September 1998
Description
"Sir Claud Amory has the formula for a new powerful explosive, which is stolen by a member of his household. Locking everyone in the library, he switches off the lights to allow the thief to replace the formula. When the lights come on, he is dead...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,111 reviews
Moods
adventurous 28%
lighthearted 21%
tense 15%
funny 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, RacismMinor
Death of parent, Colonisation, Classism
192 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008196653
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 01 September 1998
Description
"Sir Claud Amory has the formula for a new powerful explosive, which is stolen by a member of his household. Locking everyone in the library, he switches off the lights to allow the thief to replace the formula. When the lights come on, he is dead...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,111 reviews
Moods
adventurous 28%
lighthearted 21%
tense 15%
funny 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, RacismMinor
Death of parent, Colonisation, Classism