Mystery of a Hansom Cab annotated by Fergus Hume

Mystery of a Hansom Cab annotated

Fergus Hume

381 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)

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The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is a mystery fiction novel by Australian writer Fergus Hume. The book was first published in Australia in 1886. Set in Melbourne, the story focuses on the investigation of a homicide involving a body discovered in a han...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 46%
tense 15%
dark 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 30%
slow 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.42

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