The Horizontal Man by Helen Eustis

The Horizontal Man

Helen Eustis

318 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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A philandering professor on the faculty of an Ivy League school is found murdered, setting off ripple effects of anxiety, suspicion, and panic in this Edgar Award-winning classic from 1946. The Horizontal Man was Helen Eustis's only crime novel, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.38

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