Marple: Twelve New Stories by Alyssa Cole, Naomi Alderman, Leigh Bardugo

384 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction crime mystery short stories adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A brand-new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Mystery’s legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors.This collection of a dozen original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, w...

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Moods

mysterious 95%
lighthearted 39%
adventurous 38%
funny 18%
relaxing 15%
dark 13%
tense 13%
reflective 8%
emotional 4%
challenging 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 32% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.73

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