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

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 273 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
tense 58%
dark 55%
emotional 42%
mysterious 42%
sad 35%
funny 15%
informative 10%
challenging 7%
reflective 5%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 19%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 24% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.91

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