To Love and Be Wise by Josephine Tey, Robert Barnard

224 pages first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

When a young strikingly handsome photographer mysteriously disappears, it's up to Inspector Alan Grant to discover whether he accidentally drowned, committed suicide, or met his death at the hands of one of his many female admirers.

Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
funny 60%
lighthearted 30%
dark 20%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.91

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