168 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status. -- "The Times" When Police Constable Hamish Macbeth is called to a murder at Arrat House, home of relentless practical joker Arthur Trent, he does...
Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 75%
funny 56%
relaxing 25%
adventurous 12%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 46% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content
168 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status. -- "The Times" When Police Constable Hamish Macbeth is called to a murder at Arrat House, home of relentless practical joker Arthur Trent, he does...
Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 75%
funny 56%
relaxing 25%
adventurous 12%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 46% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content