220 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A handful of grain is found in the pocket of a murdered businessman! Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his 'counting house' when he suffered an agonising and sudden death. On later inspection, the pockets of the decease...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,751 reviews
Moods
adventurous 19%
tense 18%
dark 14%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 7%
reflective 6%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 24% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 32% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Death of parentModerate
Infidelity, Mental illness, GaslightingMinor
Animal death, Ableism, Alcoholism
220 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A handful of grain is found in the pocket of a murdered businessman! Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his 'counting house' when he suffered an agonising and sudden death. On later inspection, the pockets of the decease...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,751 reviews
Moods
adventurous 19%
tense 18%
dark 14%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 7%
reflective 6%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 24% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 32% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Death of parentModerate
Infidelity, Mental illness, GaslightingMinor
Animal death, Ableism, Alcoholism