200 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
Inspired by serial killer Harry Powers, "The Bluebeard of Quiet Dell," who was hung in 1932 for his murders of two widows and three children. This best-selling novel, first published in 1953 to wide acclaim by author Grubb, (who like Powers lived ...
Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews
Moods
mysterious 100%
tense 100%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, GaslightingMinor
Death, Death of parent
200 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Inspired by serial killer Harry Powers, "The Bluebeard of Quiet Dell," who was hung in 1932 for his murders of two widows and three children. This best-selling novel, first published in 1953 to wide acclaim by author Grubb, (who like Powers lived ...
Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews
Moods
mysterious 100%
tense 100%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, GaslightingMinor
Death, Death of parent