fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

264 pages | first published 1927

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The wealthy Agatha Dawson is dead--a trifle sooner than expected--but there are no apparent signs of foul play. Lord Peter Wimsey, however, senses that something is amiss and refuses to let the case rest--even without any clues or leads. Suddenly,...
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Summary of 961 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
adventurous 44%
funny 36%
lighthearted 34%
dark 26%
tense 18%
sad 10%
reflective 7%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 34%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 20% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.79

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