fiction classics crime mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

252 pages | first published 1930

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Mystery novelist Harriet Vane knew all about poisons, and when her former lover died in the manner prescribed in one of her books, a jury of her peers had a hangman's noose in mind. But Lord Peter Wimsey was determined to find her innocent.
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Summary of 1514 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
lighthearted 54%
funny 38%
adventurous 35%
emotional 10%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
challenging 6%
hopeful 5%
dark 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 22%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 39% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

4.01

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