Castle Skull by J.D. Carpenter, John Dickson Carr

251 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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A witches' brew ... in a castle on the Rhine. Three inexplicable murders lead world-famous sleuth Bencolin into a strange case of twisted revenge. It was a case complicated by ghosts, old legends, werewolves, magic ... and by a fascinating list of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 57%
dark 57%
tense 57%
funny 42%
challenging 28%
emotional 28%
lighthearted 28%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.54

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