The Tiger in the Smoke by Margery Allingham

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Jack Havoc, jail-breaker and knife artist, is on the loose on the streets of London once again. In the faded squares of shabby houses, in the furtive alleys and darkened pubs, the word is out that the Tiger is back in town, more vicious and cunnin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 283 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 50%
dark 41%
tense 29%
challenging 12%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 31% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.65

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