Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer by Dorothy Gilman

Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer

Mrs. Pollifax #12

Dorothy Gilman

218 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

In response to a desperate SOS, Kadi Hopkirk flies to the African country of Ubangiba, where her childhood friend, Sammat, is soon to be crowned king. Mrs. Pollifax, reluctant to allow the girl to venture alone into what she fears may be grave dan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 171 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 60%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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