Crippen by John Boyne

Crippen

John Boyne

17 hours, 38 minutes first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

July 1910: A gruesome discovery has been made at 39 Hilldrop Crescent, Camden.Chief Inspector Walter Dew of Scotland Yard did not expect the house to be empty. Nor did he expect to find a body in the cellar. Buried under the flagstones are the rem...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 63%
tense 45%
adventurous 36%
funny 18%
informative 18%
reflective 18%
sad 18%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.83

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