Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy L. Sayers

12 hours, 47 minutes first pub 1937 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery romance adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride, mystery writer Harriet Vane, start their honeymoon with murder. The former owner of Talboys estate is dead in the cellar with a misspelled "notise" to the milkman, not a spot of blood on his smashed skull, and £600...

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Community Reviews Summary of 847 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
emotional 62%
funny 58%
reflective 31%
adventurous 27%
lighthearted 24%
relaxing 13%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
challenging 6%
tense 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 22% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

4.21

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