346 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781912242245
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Publication date: 16 January 2020
Description
On a stormy summer day the Aosawas, owners of a prominent local hospital, host a large birthday party. The occasion turns into tragedy when 17 people die from cyanide in their drinks. The only surviving links to what might have happened are a cryp...
Community Reviews Summary of 828 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
reflective 34%
challenging 32%
tense 30%
sad 16%
emotional 13%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 31% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 38% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Child deathModerate
Suicide, Mental illness, Animal deathMinor
Child abuse, Emotional abuse
346 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781912242245
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Publication date: 16 January 2020
Description
On a stormy summer day the Aosawas, owners of a prominent local hospital, host a large birthday party. The occasion turns into tragedy when 17 people die from cyanide in their drinks. The only surviving links to what might have happened are a cryp...
Community Reviews Summary of 828 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
reflective 34%
challenging 32%
tense 30%
sad 16%
emotional 13%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 31% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 38% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Child deathModerate
Suicide, Mental illness, Animal deathMinor
Child abuse, Emotional abuse