The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry

The Cater Street Hangman

Charlotte & Thomas Pitt #1

Anne Perry

287 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

The first book in Perry’s bestselling Victorian crime series, bringing together Inspector Thomas Pitt and Charlotte Ellison Panic and fear strike the Ellison household when one of their own falls prey to the Cater Street murderer. While Mrs. Ellis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 781 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 53%
dark 46%
emotional 46%
tense 46%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 37%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.62

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