The Wench is Dead by Colin Dexter

The Wench is Dead

Inspector Morse #8

Colin Dexter

237 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Inspector Morse, recovering from an ulcer in Oxford's Radcliffe Hospital, comes across an old book recounting a sensational murder case that took place in Oxford 100 years earlier. Convinced that the two men hanged for the crime were innocent, Mor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 33%
adventurous 22%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.65

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