Murder by Matchlight by E.C.R. Lorac

Murder by Matchlight

Robert MacDonald #26

E.C.R. Lorac

160 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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On a damp November evening in wartime London, a young chemist sits on a bench in Regent's Park and watches as an approaching stranger suddenly disappears beneath a footbridge. Seconds later another figure appears on the same overpass, stops to smo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
lighthearted 31%
adventurous 21%
funny 15%
relaxing 15%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 20% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.76

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