Murder by Matchlight by E.C.R. Lorac

Murder by Matchlight

Robert MacDonald #26

E.C.R. Lorac

264 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARTIN EDWARDS '"A man who played about on the fringes of the Black Market, who had fought for Sinn Fein, who lived by his wits - and who finally became dangerous to somebody and was knocked over the head in the blackout. I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
lighthearted 30%
adventurous 25%
dark 15%
funny 15%
relaxing 15%
challenging 10%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 84%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 20% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.77

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