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272 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099593539
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Agatha Christie called her 'a shining light'. Have you discovered Margery Allingham, the 'true queen' of the classic murder mystery? The late John Lafcadio's ambition to be known as the greatest painter since Rembrandt was not to be curbed by...
Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews
Moods
dark 28%
tense 28%
sad 14%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Racial slurs, Mental illness, Alcohol
272 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099593539
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Agatha Christie called her 'a shining light'. Have you discovered Margery Allingham, the 'true queen' of the classic murder mystery? The late John Lafcadio's ambition to be known as the greatest painter since Rembrandt was not to be curbed by...
Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews
Moods
dark 28%
tense 28%
sad 14%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Mental illness, Alcohol