The Colour of Murder by Julian Symons

The Colour of Murder

Julian Symons

280 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARTIN EDWARDS 'One of our most ingenious and stylish home-grown crime novelists' - Spectator'A book to delight every puzzle-suspense enthusiast' - New York Times John Wilkins meets a beautiful, irresistible girl, and his w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 60%
tense 40%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.56

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