Overture to Death by Ngaio Marsh

Overture to Death

Roderick Alleyn #8

Ngaio Marsh

277 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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It was planned as an act of charity: a new piano for the parish hall, an amusing play to finance the gift. But its execution was doomed when Miss Campanula sat down to play. A chord was struck, a shot rang out, and Miss Campanula was dead. Who in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 31%
lighthearted 31%
tense 25%
emotional 18%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 46% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 46%

Average rating

3.74

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