Malice Aforethought: The Story of a Commonplace Crime by Francis Iles

Malice Aforethought: The Story of a Commonplace Crime

Francis Iles

288 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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"Possibly the best shocker ever written." -- The English ReviewDr. Edmund Bickleigh married above his station. Although popular and well respected in his little Devonshire community, he seethes with resentment at the superior social status of his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
mysterious 59%
tense 54%
funny 45%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.76

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