fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

7 hours, 48 minutes | first published 1927

Edition information

Description

The wealthy Agatha Dawson is dead--a trifle sooner than expected--but there are no apparent signs of foul play. Lord Peter Wimsey, however, senses that something is amiss and refuses to let the case rest--even without any clues or leads. Suddenly,...
Browse similar books...

Plus

Book information

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...

Community Reviews

Summary of 974 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
adventurous 43%
funny 35%
lighthearted 33%
dark 28%
tense 20%
sad 10%
reflective 7%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 33%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 19% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

See all reviews...