Death and the Dancing Footman by Ngaio Marsh

Death and the Dancing Footman

Roderick Alleyn #11

Ngaio Marsh

346 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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The party's over when murder makes an entrance...With the notion of bringing together the most bitter of enemies for his own amusement, a bored, mischievous millionaire throws a house party. As a brutal snowstorm strands the unhappy guests, the pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
emotional 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 33%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 45% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 45%

Average rating

3.76

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