The Progress of a Crime: A Fireworks Night Mystery by Julian Symons

The Progress of a Crime: A Fireworks Night Mystery

Julian Symons

288 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Description

In the writhing, violent shadows, it seems as if the truth about the murder may have gone up in smoke...The murder, a brutal stabbing, definitely took place on Guy Fawkes Night. It was definitely by the bonfire on the village green. There were def...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
tense 66%
dark 50%
sad 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.28

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