Death Before Wicket by Kerry Greenwood

Death Before Wicket

Phryne Fisher #10

Kerry Greenwood

272 pages first pub 1999 (editions) user-added

fiction crime historical mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Phryne Fisher has plans for her Sydney sojourn--a few days at the Test cricket, a little sightseeing and the Artist's Ball with an up-and-coming young modernist. But these plans begin to go awry when Phryne's maid discovers her thoroughly respecta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 430 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 72%
lighthearted 48%
funny 24%
dark 8%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

3.54

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