The Feast by Margaret Kennedy

The Feast

Margaret Kennedy

354 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

This summer holiday vintage classic exploring the mystery of a buried Cornish hotel invites us to solve the puzzle as detectives: perfect for Agatha Christie fans, with a dash of Richard Osman ...Cornwall, Midsummer 1947. Pendizack Manor Hotel is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

mysterious 59%
reflective 43%
funny 40%
tense 33%
dark 28%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 20%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 18%
sad 14%
challenging 8%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 25% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.0

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