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317 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007154883
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 26 March 2003
Description
A selection of mysteries, some light-hearted, some romantic, some very deadly… Twelve tantalizing cases… the curious disappearance of Lord Listerdale; a newlywed’s fear of her ex-fiance; a strange encounter on a train; a domestic murder investigat...
Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews
Moods
adventurous 45%
lighthearted 39%
funny 24%
tense 18%
dark 9%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
emotional 3%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 14% | Character: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 36% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ClassismModerate
Adult/minor relationship, MurderMinor
Antisemitism, Racism
317 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007154883
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 26 March 2003
Description
A selection of mysteries, some light-hearted, some romantic, some very deadly… Twelve tantalizing cases… the curious disappearance of Lord Listerdale; a newlywed’s fear of her ex-fiance; a strange encounter on a train; a domestic murder investigat...
Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews
Moods
adventurous 45%
lighthearted 39%
funny 24%
tense 18%
dark 9%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
emotional 3%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 14% | Character: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 36% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ClassismModerate
Adult/minor relationship, MurderMinor
Antisemitism, Racism