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304 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781848943810
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Mystery novelist Harriet Vane knew all about poisons, and when her former lover died in the manner prescribed in one of her books, a jury of her peers had a hangman's noose in mind. But Lord Peter Wimsey was determined to find her innocent.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,271 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 48%
funny 45%
adventurous 29%
tense 11%
relaxing 8%
emotional 6%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 39% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Misogyny, Confinement, DementiaMinor
Antisemitism, Sexism, Racism304 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781848943810
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Mystery novelist Harriet Vane knew all about poisons, and when her former lover died in the manner prescribed in one of her books, a jury of her peers had a hangman's noose in mind. But Lord Peter Wimsey was determined to find her innocent.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,271 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 48%
funny 45%
adventurous 29%
tense 11%
relaxing 8%
emotional 6%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 39% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Misogyny, Confinement, DementiaMinor
Antisemitism, Sexism, Racism