fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

106 pages | first published 1944

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When a house party gathers at Gull's Point, the seaside home of Lady Tressilian, Neville Strange finds himself caught between his old wife Audrey and his new flame Kay. A nail-biting thriller, the play probes the psychology of jealousy in the shad...
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Summary of 1145 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 35%
dark 34%
tense 30%
emotional 17%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 7%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 38%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 32% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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