A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch

A Beautiful Blue Death

Charles Lenox Mysteries #1

Charles Finch

324 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Charles Lenox, Victorian gentleman and armchair explorer, likes nothing more than to relax in his private study with a cup of tea, a roaring fire and a good book. But when his lifelong friend Lady Jane asks for his help, Lenox cannot resist the ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 850 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 25%
lighthearted 19%
relaxing 16%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
emotional 2%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 35% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

3.42

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