Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Child deathModerate
Suicide, Mental illness, Terminal illnessMinor
Body shaming, Bullying, Car accidentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4432 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
tense 43%
adventurous 19%
challenging 10%
emotional 8%
reflective 7%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
276 pages | first published 1949
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ISBN/UID: 9780312981662
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the sprawling, half-timbered mansion in the affluent suburb of Swinly Dean, Aristide Leonides lies dead from barbiturate poisoning. An accident? Not likely. In fact, suspicion has already fallen on his luscious widow, a cunning beauty fifty yea...Book Information
276 pages | first published 1949
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ISBN/UID: 9780312981662
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the sprawling, half-timbered mansion in the affluent suburb of Swinly Dean, Aristide Leonides lies dead from barbiturate poisoning. An accident? Not likely. In fact, suspicion has already fallen on his luscious widow, a cunning beauty fifty yea...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Child deathModerate
Suicide, Mental illness, Terminal illnessMinor
Body shaming, Bullying, Car accidentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4432 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
tense 43%
adventurous 19%
challenging 10%
emotional 8%
reflective 7%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating