The Roman Hat Mystery by Ellery Queen

The Roman Hat Mystery

Ellery Queen Detective #1

Ellery Queen

397 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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A murder in a crowded Broadway theater presents a full house of suspects--the first in this classic mystery series starring Ellery Queen Despite the dismal Broadway season, Gunplay continues to draw crowds. A gangland spectacle, it's packed to th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 35%
challenging 28%
funny 7%
informative 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 41%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 84% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

3.12

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