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236 pages • first pub 1907 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781873982389
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dedalus Limited
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1908) is Gaston Leroux's masterpiece and during his lifetime his most successful book. It is one of the classics of early 20th-century detective fiction. At the heart of the novel is the enigma: how could a murder t...
Community Reviews Summary of 846 reviews
Moods
adventurous 42%
tense 26%
challenging 19%
dark 11%
funny 9%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 6%
emotional 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 22% | Character: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 77% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Gun violence, DeathModerate
Stalking, Emotional abuseMinor
Violence, Pregnancy
236 pages • first pub 1907 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781873982389
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dedalus Limited
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1908) is Gaston Leroux's masterpiece and during his lifetime his most successful book. It is one of the classics of early 20th-century detective fiction. At the heart of the novel is the enigma: how could a murder t...
Community Reviews Summary of 846 reviews
Moods
adventurous 42%
tense 26%
challenging 19%
dark 11%
funny 9%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 6%
emotional 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 22% | Character: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 77% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Gun violence, DeathModerate
Stalking, Emotional abuseMinor
Violence, Pregnancy