Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers

150 pages first pub 1923 (editions)

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Whose Body? is a 1923 novel by Dorothy L. Sayers, which introduced the character of Lord Peter Wimsey. Lord Peter is intrigued by the sudden appearance of a naked body in the bath of an architect, and investigates. A noted financier has also gone ...

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Moods

mysterious 93%
funny 42%
adventurous 34%
lighthearted 31%
dark 14%
tense 7%
challenging 5%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
emotional 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 22%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 21% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

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3.5

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