365 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780945774259
Format: Hardcover
Language: Czech
Publisher: Československý spisovatel
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Capek mystery stories from the 1920s are among the most enjoyable and unusual ever written though only a few have previously appeared in English and then only in poor translations. This new collection - admirably translated from the Czech by Norma...
Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
adventurous 42%
lighthearted 42%
dark 28%
relaxing 28%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%
Pace
fast 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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365 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780945774259
Format: Hardcover
Language: Czech
Publisher: Československý spisovatel
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Capek mystery stories from the 1920s are among the most enjoyable and unusual ever written though only a few have previously appeared in English and then only in poor translations. This new collection - admirably translated from the Czech by Norma...
Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
adventurous 42%
lighthearted 42%
dark 28%
relaxing 28%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%
Pace
fast 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.