The Tragedy of X by Ellery Queen

The Tragedy of X

Drury Lane #1

Ellery Queen

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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In New York City in the early 1930s, a man is poisoned on a crowded streetcar during rush hour. Everyone sees Longstreet die-but no one sees the killer. Inspector Thumm's few clues all lead up a blind alley. He finally seeks the aid of Drury Lane-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
mysterious 100%
adventurous 75%
dark 50%
funny 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.86

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