The Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes, Marie Belloc Lowndes, Belloc Lowndes Marie Belloc Lowndes

228 pages first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics horror mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Her pen name was Belloc Lowndes. Lowndes was an early 20th century British novelist. A Jack the Ripper type murderer was killing young blonde women in the London fog. When a lodger comes to the Bunting house their daughter is taken with this myste...

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Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
tense 77%
dark 74%
adventurous 9%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
challenging 6%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 27%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 26% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.52

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