The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton

The Quiche of Death

Agatha Raisin #1

M.C. Beaton

246 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction crime mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Putting all her eggs in one basket, Agatha Raisin gives up her successful PR firm, sells her London flat, and samples a taste of early retirement in the quiet village of Carsely. Bored, lonely and used to getting her way, she enters a local baking...

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Moods

lighthearted 76%
mysterious 75%
funny 69%
adventurous 30%
relaxing 18%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 38%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 25% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.51

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