fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

280 pages | first published 1943

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England is at war--this means "spy fever" for a quarrelsome collection of patriots at a shabby New Zealand resort, and a macabre murder that shocks even Scotland Yard! Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
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Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
adventurous 37%
funny 37%
lighthearted 37%
dark 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 37%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | Character: 25% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.44

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