fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

499 pages | first published 1932

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Mystery writer Harriet Vane, recovering from an unhappy love affair and its aftermath, seeks solace on a barren beach -- deserted but for the body of a bearded young man with his throat cut.From the moment she photographs the corpse, which soon di...
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Summary of 807 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 57%
funny 31%
lighthearted 31%
emotional 15%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 46%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.95

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