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277 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784701598
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? Jack Havoc, jail-breaker and knife artist, is on the loose on the streets of London once again. In the faded s...
Community Reviews Summary of 283 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
dark 41%
tense 29%
challenging 12%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 31% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%Average rating
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Bullying, Confinement, Murder277 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784701598
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? Jack Havoc, jail-breaker and knife artist, is on the loose on the streets of London once again. In the faded s...
Community Reviews Summary of 283 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
dark 41%
tense 29%
challenging 12%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 31% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Bullying, Confinement, Murder