fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

212 pages | first published 1923

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The stark naked body was lying in the tub. Not unusual for a proper bath, but highly irregular for murder -- especially with a pair of gold pince-nez deliberately perched before the sightless eyes. What's more, the face appeared to have been shave...
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Summary of 2516 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
funny 41%
adventurous 38%
lighthearted 32%
dark 7%
challenging 6%
tense 6%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 23% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.51

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