A Murder of Quality by John le Carré

A Murder of Quality

George Smiley #2

John le Carré

192 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Stella Rode has twice disturbed the ancient cloisters of Carne School: firstly by being the wrong sort, with her doyleys and china ducks, and secondly by being murdered. George Smiley, who has his own connection with the school, is asked by an old...

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Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 52%
tense 35%
adventurous 26%
reflective 12%
sad 11%
challenging 6%
informative 3%
emotional 2%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 18% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.47

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