The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing by Tarquin Hall

The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing

Vish Puri #2

Tarquin Hall

352 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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Murder is no laughing matter.Yet a prominent Indian scientist dies in a fit of giggles when a Hindu goddess appears from a mist and plunges a sword into his chest.The only one laughing now is the main suspect, a powerful guru named Maharaj Swami, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
funny 66%
lighthearted 55%
adventurous 33%
informative 22%
relaxing 11%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.67

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