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206 pages • first pub 1951 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0684803860
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 13 January 1995
Description
"One of the best mysteries of all time" (The New York Times)--Josephine Tey recreates one of history's most famous--and vicious--crimes in her classic bestselling novel, a must read for connoisseurs of fiction, now with a new introduction by Robert
Community Reviews Summary of 2,756 reviews
Moods
informative 74%
reflective 37%
adventurous 19%
funny 17%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 7%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
emotional 2%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 59% | Character: 23% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child death, War, DeathModerate
Racism, Ableism, XenophobiaMinor
Murder, Suicidal thoughts206 pages • first pub 1951 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0684803860
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 13 January 1995
Description
"One of the best mysteries of all time" (The New York Times)--Josephine Tey recreates one of history's most famous--and vicious--crimes in her classic bestselling novel, a must read for connoisseurs of fiction, now with a new introduction by Robert
Community Reviews Summary of 2,756 reviews
Moods
informative 74%
reflective 37%
adventurous 19%
funny 17%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 7%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
emotional 2%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 59% | Character: 23% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, War, DeathModerate
Racism, Ableism, XenophobiaMinor
Murder, Suicidal thoughts