Mystery Mile by Margery Allingham

8 hours, 1 minutes first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction crime mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Judge Crowdy Lobbett has found evidence pointing to the identity of the criminal mastermind behind the deadly Simister gang. After four attempts on his life, he ends up seeking the help of the enigmatic and unorthodox amateur sleuth, Albert Campio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
adventurous 80%
lighthearted 66%
funny 33%
tense 26%
dark 13%
emotional 6%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 18% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 38% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%

Average rating

3.51

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