The Case of the Constant Suicides by John Dickson Carr

The Case of the Constant Suicides

Dr. Gideon Fell #13

John Dickson Carr

240 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Having lost all his money in hare-brained get-rich-quick schemes, old Angus Campbell has nothing to leave his heirs but the proceeds of his life insurance policies. After he falls to his death from a locked bedchamber in the tower of Shira Castle ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
lighthearted 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.57

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