The Female Detective by Alexander McCall Smith, Mike Ashley, Andrew Forrester

316 pages first pub 1864 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

In 1864, the British writer James Redding Ware (1832–c.1909), under the pseudonym Andrew Forrester, published The Female Detective, introducing readers to the first professional female detective character, G., and paving the way for the more famou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
adventurous 50%
challenging 33%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

2.92

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