Trial and Error by Anthony Berkeley

396 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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Description

A terminally ill man decides to murder someone evil, but an innocent man is accused of the crime. The well-meaning killer tries to prove his guilt (aided by Ambrose Chitterwick), and hires a lawyer to prosecute himself.

Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
funny 50%
tense 50%
challenging 33%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.63

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