331 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007119295
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
There's a serial killer on the loose, bent on working his way through the alphabet. And as a macabre calling card he leaves beside each victim's corpe the ABC Railway Guide open at the name of the town where the murder has taken place. Having begu...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,890 reviews
Moods
adventurous 41%
tense 27%
dark 19%
challenging 13%
funny 10%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 5%
relaxing 4%
emotional 3%
informative 2%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 18% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, BloodMinor
Xenophobia, Suicide attempt
331 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007119295
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
There's a serial killer on the loose, bent on working his way through the alphabet. And as a macabre calling card he leaves beside each victim's corpe the ABC Railway Guide open at the name of the town where the murder has taken place. Having begu...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,890 reviews
Moods
adventurous 41%
tense 27%
dark 19%
challenging 13%
funny 10%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 5%
relaxing 4%
emotional 3%
informative 2%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 18% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, BloodMinor
Xenophobia, Suicide attempt