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201 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781934609859
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Felony & Mayhem
Publication date: 16 September 2012
Description
A classic Ngaio Marsh novel reissued - the second Roderick Alleyn Mystery. The crime scene was the stage of the Unicorn Theatre, when prop gun fired a very real bullet; the victim was an actor clawing his way to stardom using bribery instead of ta...
Community Reviews Summary of 459 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 26%
tense 21%
adventurous 15%
challenging 15%
dark 13%
relaxing 13%
funny 10%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Gun violenceModerate
Drug abuse, AlcoholMinor
Suicide201 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781934609859
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Felony & Mayhem
Publication date: 16 September 2012
Description
A classic Ngaio Marsh novel reissued - the second Roderick Alleyn Mystery. The crime scene was the stage of the Unicorn Theatre, when prop gun fired a very real bullet; the victim was an actor clawing his way to stardom using bribery instead of ta...
Community Reviews Summary of 459 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 26%
tense 21%
adventurous 15%
challenging 15%
dark 13%
relaxing 13%
funny 10%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Gun violenceModerate
Drug abuse, AlcoholMinor
Suicide