The Mangle Street Murders by M.R.C. Kasasian

The Mangle Street Murders

The Gower Street Detective #1

M.R.C. Kasasian

336 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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 Gower Street, London, 1882: Sidney Grice, London's most famous personal detective, is expecting a visitor. He drains his fifth pot of morning tea, and glances outside, where a young, plain woman picks her way between the piles of horse-dung towar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 796 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 56%
dark 39%
funny 33%
lighthearted 20%
tense 10%
sad 8%
challenging 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 46% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.32

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