The Blood Card by Elly Griffiths

The Blood Card

The Brighton Mysteries #3

Elly Griffiths

384 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Elizabeth II's coronation is looming, but DI Edgar Stephens is busy investigating the death of a local fortune-teller. Meanwhile, his old pal, the magician Max Mephisto, is rehearsing for his television debut, a coronation day variety show. But up...

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Community Reviews Summary of 350 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 60%
tense 31%
dark 20%
emotional 14%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
funny 8%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 28%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.8

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