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A review by kat__z8
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Fergus Hume
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, and Murder
I was willing to overlook the offhand racist and slightly sexist remarks if the mystery was good, especially considering that this book was written in the 19th century. Alas, the story was long and dragging, the murder mystery was not that gripping, and the characters unremarkable.