donkeykong64's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Really liked this one. Compelling locked room scenario and fascinating conclusion. Dr. Gideon Fell’s Locked Room Lecture in chapter 17 will be one I frequently go back to, more or less feels like a comprehensive essay on the subject by a master.
megawhoppingcosmicbookwyrm's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
imperfectcj's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's been ages since I read a mystery. I forgot how like a puzzle they are. This one was fun, sexist as one might expect for the period, but clever.
tomasthanes's review
5.0
This book was recommended as one of the best "locked room" mysteries including a "lecture" on the 7 different major types of "locked room" mysteries in Chapter 17. The author certainly knows their business.
One of the worst formatted Kindle books I'd ever read. It was a mess.
One of the worst formatted Kindle books I'd ever read. It was a mess.
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