The Female Detective by Alexander McCall Smith, Mike Ashley, Andrew Forrester

316 pages first pub 1864 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious slow-paced
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In 1864, the British writer James Redding Ware (1832–c.1909), under the pseudonym Andrew Forrester, published The Female Detective, introducing readers to the first professional female detective character, G., and paving the way for the more famou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
adventurous 42%
challenging 28%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

2.95

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