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288 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312981679
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Publication date: 16 September 2002
Description
In one of London's most elegant shops, a decorative doll in green velvet adopts some rather human, and sinister, traits... A country gentleman is questioned about a murder that has yet to be committed...In summoning spirits, a medium is drawn clos...
Community Reviews Summary of 583 reviews
Moods
adventurous 29%
tense 25%
dark 19%
lighthearted 11%
funny 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
reflective 3%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 14% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 31% | No: 17% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Child death, Death of parentMinor
Homophobia, Suicide
288 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312981679
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Publication date: 16 September 2002
Description
In one of London's most elegant shops, a decorative doll in green velvet adopts some rather human, and sinister, traits... A country gentleman is questioned about a murder that has yet to be committed...In summoning spirits, a medium is drawn clos...
Community Reviews Summary of 583 reviews
Moods
adventurous 29%
tense 25%
dark 19%
lighthearted 11%
funny 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
reflective 3%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 14% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 31% | No: 17% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Child death, Death of parentMinor
Homophobia, Suicide