Trent's Last Case by E.C. Bentley

224 pages first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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Written in reaction to what Bentley perceived as the sterility and artificiality of the detective fiction of his day, Trent's Last Case features Philip Trent, an all-too-human detective who not only falls in love with the chief suspect but reaches...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 40%
dark 30%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 30%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.4

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