Hangover Square: A Story of Darkest Earl's Court by Patrick Hamilton

Hangover Square: A Story of Darkest Earl's Court

Patrick Hamilton

368 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction classics mystery dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

A man walks along the cliffs on Christmas day in 1938, battling with his deep depression. This black mood, which he knows only too well, is to lead to the murder of a young and carefree girl.

Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.25

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