The Widening Stain by W. Bolingbroke Johnson, Nicolas A. Basbanes

288 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction classics mystery mysterious medium-paced
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For the staff of the library at the center of The Widening Stain, it’s easy enough to dismiss the death of a woman who fell from a rolling ladder as nothing more than an unfortunate accident. It’s more difficult, however, to explain away the stran...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
lighthearted 57%
funny 42%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%
informative 14%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.44

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