The Hollow Man by John Dickson Carr

213 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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'The first deadly walking of the hollow man took place when the side streets of London were quiet with snow and the three coffins of the prophecy were filled at last. . .' The murderer of Dr Grimauld walked through a locked door, shot his victim a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
adventurous 25%
tense 25%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 29%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 16% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 92% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.57

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