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311 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780719566226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: John Murray
Publication date: 10 March 2005
Description
Young, feisty Maisie Dobbs has recently set herself up as a private detective. Such a move may not seem especially startling. But this is 1929, and Maisie is exceptional in many ways. Having started as a maid to the London aristocracy, studied her...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,964 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
adventurous 47%
reflective 34%
sad 31%
hopeful 17%
informative 12%
tense 12%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 23% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illnessModerate
Murder, Grief, BloodMinor
Suicide311 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780719566226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: John Murray
Publication date: 10 March 2005
Description
Young, feisty Maisie Dobbs has recently set herself up as a private detective. Such a move may not seem especially startling. But this is 1929, and Maisie is exceptional in many ways. Having started as a maid to the London aristocracy, studied her...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,964 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
adventurous 47%
reflective 34%
sad 31%
hopeful 17%
informative 12%
tense 12%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 23% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illnessModerate
Murder, Grief, BloodMinor
Suicide