The Tragedy of X by Barnaby Ross, Ellery Queen

256 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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Description

New York City, the early 30's. A man is poisoned on a crowded streetcar during rush hour. Everyone saw him die, but no one saw the killer! And far too many people had good reason to hate Longstreet.

Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
mysterious 100%
adventurous 75%
dark 50%
funny 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.86

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