The Tiger in the Smoke by Margery Allingham

The Tiger in the Smoke

Albert Campion Mysteries #14

Margery Allingham

224 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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A fog is creeping through the weary streets of London—so too are whispers that the Tiger is back in town, undetected by the law, untroubled by morals. And the rumors are true: Jack Havoc, charismatic outlaw, knife-wielding killer, and ingenious ja...

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Community Reviews Summary of 283 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 50%
dark 41%
tense 29%
challenging 12%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 31% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.65

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