A Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein

A Tip for the Hangman

Allison Epstein

368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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Description

Christopher Marlowe, a brilliant aspiring playwright, is pulled into the duplicitous world of international espionage on behalf of queen and country. A many-layered Elizabethan thriller combining state secrets, intrigue, and romance worthy of Marl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 382 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
tense 61%
dark 55%
emotional 44%
mysterious 43%
sad 33%
funny 16%
challenging 12%
informative 7%
reflective 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 20% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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