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237 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780712354677
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Description
'I hate murders and I hate murderers, but I must admit that the discovery of a bearded corpse would give a fillip to my jaded mind.'Vivian Lestrange – celebrated author of the popular mystery novel The Charterhouse Case and total recluse – has app...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
adventurous 41%
tense 16%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
emotional 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
Pace
fast 7%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 36% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 11%Average rating
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Confinement, Sexism, Body horror
237 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780712354677
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Description
'I hate murders and I hate murderers, but I must admit that the discovery of a bearded corpse would give a fillip to my jaded mind.'Vivian Lestrange – celebrated author of the popular mystery novel The Charterhouse Case and total recluse – has app...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
adventurous 41%
tense 16%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
emotional 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
Pace
fast 7%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 36% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Sexism, Body horror