The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Fergus Hume

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab

Fergus Hume

254 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery informative mysterious fast-paced

Description

When a cabdriver finds that his drunken passenger has been murdered, Samuel Gorby is called in to investigate the killing.

Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
tense 20%
dark 10%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.41

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