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110 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780573110252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Samuel French Ltd
Publication date: 01 January 1961
Description
Inventor Sir Claude Amory feels a bitter taste in the mouth, when the new formula for explosive material stolen by someone in the household.In order to quickly remedy the situation, Sir Claude locks the door and turns off the light, giving the thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 384 reviews
Moods
funny 14%
tense 14%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
adventurous 7%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 20% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent
110 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780573110252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Samuel French Ltd
Publication date: 01 January 1961
Description
Inventor Sir Claude Amory feels a bitter taste in the mouth, when the new formula for explosive material stolen by someone in the household.In order to quickly remedy the situation, Sir Claude locks the door and turns off the light, giving the thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 384 reviews
Moods
funny 14%
tense 14%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
adventurous 7%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 20% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent