Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers

Clouds of Witness

Lord Peter Wimsey #2

Dorothy L. Sayers

320 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Duke of Denver, accused of murder, stands trial for his life in the House of Lords.Naturally, his brother Lord Peter Wimsey is investigating the crime - this is a family affair. The murder took place at the duke's shooting lodge and Lord Peter...

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Moods

mysterious 82%
funny 57%
adventurous 48%
lighthearted 43%
tense 7%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 24%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 34%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.74

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