Police at the Funeral by Margery Allingham

9 hours, 42 minutes first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

When Albert Campion is called in by the fiancee of an old college friend to investigate the disappearance of her uncle, he little expects the mysterious spate of death and dangers that follows among the bizarre inhabitants of Socrates Close, Cambr...

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Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 57%
funny 57%
lighthearted 57%
adventurous 28%
tense 28%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 85%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.71

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