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256 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
Reissue of one of the great puzzle mystery classics of England's Golden Age of crime fiction; plot involves a group of upper-crust amateur sleuths who set out to solve a murder that has baffled Scotland Yard; catnip for fans of Agatha Christie and...
Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 46%
funny 42%
reflective 25%
challenging 17%
informative 10%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
adventurous 3%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 31% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%Average rating
256 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Reissue of one of the great puzzle mystery classics of England's Golden Age of crime fiction; plot involves a group of upper-crust amateur sleuths who set out to solve a murder that has baffled Scotland Yard; catnip for fans of Agatha Christie and...
Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 46%
funny 42%
reflective 25%
challenging 17%
informative 10%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
adventurous 3%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 31% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%Average rating