Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers

Whose Body?

Lord Peter Wimsey #1

Dorothy L. Sayers

214 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The stark naked body was lying in the tub. Not unusual for a proper bath, but highly irregular for murder -- especially with a pair of gold pince-nez deliberately perched before the sightless eyes. What's more, the face appeared to have been shave...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
funny 41%
adventurous 36%
lighthearted 30%
dark 10%
tense 7%
challenging 6%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 20%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.51

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