Trial and Error by Anthony Berkeley

256 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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Description

Non-descript, upstanding Mr Todhunter is told that he has only months to live. He decides to commit a murder for the good of mankind. Finding a worthy victim proves far from easy, and there is a false start before he settles on and dispatches his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
funny 57%
tense 42%
challenging 28%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%

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

3.62

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