A Blunt Instrument by Georgette Heyer

304 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Who would kill the perfect gentleman?When Ernest Fletcher is found bludgeoned to death in his study, everyone is shocked and mystified: Ernest was well liked and respected, so who would have a motive for killing him? Inspectors of Scotland Yard fe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
lighthearted 60%
funny 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.46

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