Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers

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fiction classics crime mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

When mystery writer Harriet Vane is accused of the murder of her lover, the evidence seems pretty damning. But Lord Peter Wimsey is not convinced and when, five hours later, no verdict has been returned, it seems the jury may not be either.The ele...

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Moods

mysterious 83%
lighthearted 51%
funny 43%
adventurous 33%
tense 9%
emotional 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
hopeful 4%
dark 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 20%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 33% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

4.01

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