Police at the Funeral by Margery Allingham

237 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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The imperious Caroline Faraday runs her house like a Victorian fiefdom, unconcerned with the fact that its 1931. Furniture and meals are heavy and elaborate, both motorcars and morning tea are forbidden on account of vulgarity. The Faraday childre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 53%
funny 46%
lighthearted 38%
adventurous 30%
tense 23%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 23%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 25% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 46%

Average rating

3.7

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