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208 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684803869
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 29 November 1995
Description
"One of the best mysteries of all time" (The New York Times)--Josephine Tey recreates one of history's most famous--and vicious--crimes in her classic bestselling novel, a must read for connoisseurs of fiction, now with a new introduction by Robert
Community Reviews Summary of 2,710 reviews
Moods
informative 75%
reflective 37%
adventurous 20%
funny 17%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 7%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
emotional 2%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | Character: 21% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Confinement, DeathModerate
Ableism, XenophobiaMinor
Suicidal thoughts208 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684803869
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 29 November 1995
Description
"One of the best mysteries of all time" (The New York Times)--Josephine Tey recreates one of history's most famous--and vicious--crimes in her classic bestselling novel, a must read for connoisseurs of fiction, now with a new introduction by Robert
Community Reviews Summary of 2,710 reviews
Moods
informative 75%
reflective 37%
adventurous 20%
funny 17%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 7%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
emotional 2%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | Character: 21% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Confinement, DeathModerate
Ableism, XenophobiaMinor
Suicidal thoughts