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253 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780712352550
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The British Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"The intricacies of the characters' relationships and the trove of secrets Scotland Yard Inspector Macdonald uncovers make for riveting reading." --BooklistBruce Attleton dazzled London's li...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
relaxing 10%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 42% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MurderModerate
Antisemitism, Death, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Injury/Injury detail, Suicide253 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780712352550
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The British Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"The intricacies of the characters' relationships and the trove of secrets Scotland Yard Inspector Macdonald uncovers make for riveting reading." --BooklistBruce Attleton dazzled London's li...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
relaxing 10%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 42% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MurderModerate
Antisemitism, Death, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Injury/Injury detail, Suicide