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188 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780002326629
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: 01 September 1998
Description
"Sir Claud Amory has discovered the formula for a new powerful explosive, which is stolen by one of the large household of relatives and friends. Locking everyone in the library, Sir Claud switches off the lights to allow the thief to replace the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,111 reviews
Moods
adventurous 28%
lighthearted 21%
tense 15%
funny 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, RacismMinor
Death of parent, Colonisation, Classism
188 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780002326629
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: 01 September 1998
Description
"Sir Claud Amory has discovered the formula for a new powerful explosive, which is stolen by one of the large household of relatives and friends. Locking everyone in the library, Sir Claud switches off the lights to allow the thief to replace the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,111 reviews
Moods
adventurous 28%
lighthearted 21%
tense 15%
funny 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, RacismMinor
Death of parent, Colonisation, Classism