Last Ditch by Ngaio Marsh

288 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Ricky Alleyn - perhaps you know his father, Roderick? - first appeared in Spinsters in Jeopardy, as a child. He's now 21, and has taken himself off to a secluded island to write a novel. Or think about writing a novel. Or look for distractions so ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
relaxing 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.51

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