Death at the Bar by Ngaio Marsh

Death at the Bar

Roderick Alleyn #9

Ngaio Marsh

253 pages first pub 1940 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The murder took place in the Plume of Feathers pub - during a cosy game of darts between the victim and a disturbing number of his old enemies.The tr agedy occurred when one of them struck him with a dart - and someone added prussic acid to the wo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 186 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
relaxing 25%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

slow 44%
fast 33%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.55

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