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288 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312981624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: 19 May 2002
Description
Recovering from amnesia, Dr. Arthur Calgary discovers that he alone could have provided an alibi in a scandalous murder trial. It ended in the conviction of Jacko Argyle. The victim was Jacko's own mother, and to make matters worse, he died in pri...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,503 reviews
Moods
tense 38%
dark 36%
adventurous 15%
emotional 14%
challenging 10%
reflective 9%
sad 8%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 39% | A mix: 36% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Death of parentModerate
Misogyny, Racism, Racial slursMinor
Abandonment, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts
288 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312981624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: 19 May 2002
Description
Recovering from amnesia, Dr. Arthur Calgary discovers that he alone could have provided an alibi in a scandalous murder trial. It ended in the conviction of Jacko Argyle. The victim was Jacko's own mother, and to make matters worse, he died in pri...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,503 reviews
Moods
tense 38%
dark 36%
adventurous 15%
emotional 14%
challenging 10%
reflective 9%
sad 8%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 39% | A mix: 36% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Death of parentModerate
Misogyny, Racism, Racial slursMinor
Abandonment, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts