Malice Aforethought by Francis Iles, Anthony Berkeley

Malice Aforethought

Francis Iles, Anthony Berkeley

310 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

On a balmy summer's day in 1930 the great and the good of the county are out in force for the annual, much-anticipated tennis party at the Bickleighs, although not everyone has much enthusiasm for the game. The tennis party exists for other reason...

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Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
mysterious 59%
tense 54%
funny 45%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.76

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