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256 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062573278
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: 04 May 2016
Description
The Leonides were one big happy family living in a sprawling, ramshackle mansion. That was until Astrides, the head of the household, was murdered. Charles Hayward, engaged to the late millionaire's granddaughter, decides to investigate.
Community Reviews Summary of 7,397 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
tense 42%
adventurous 19%
challenging 11%
emotional 7%
reflective 7%
sad 6%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 35% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Child deathModerate
Suicide, Mental illnessMinor
Car accident
256 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062573278
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: 04 May 2016
Description
The Leonides were one big happy family living in a sprawling, ramshackle mansion. That was until Astrides, the head of the household, was murdered. Charles Hayward, engaged to the late millionaire's granddaughter, decides to investigate.
Community Reviews Summary of 7,397 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
tense 42%
adventurous 19%
challenging 11%
emotional 7%
reflective 7%
sad 6%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 35% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Child deathModerate
Suicide, Mental illnessMinor
Car accident