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191 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006512523
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
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 453 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 27%
tense 19%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
dark 13%
relaxing 13%
funny 8%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 90% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, MurderModerate
Drug abuse, AlcoholMinor
Suicide
191 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006512523
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
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 453 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 27%
tense 19%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
dark 13%
relaxing 13%
funny 8%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 90% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, MurderModerate
Drug abuse, AlcoholMinor
Suicide