Overture to Death by Ngaio Marsh

Overture to Death

Roderick Alleyn #8

Ngaio Marsh

277 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

It was planned as an act of charity: a new piano for the parish hall, an amusing play to finance the gift. But its execution was doomed when Miss Campanula sat down to play. A chord was struck, a shot rang out, and Miss Campanula was dead. Who in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 38%
lighthearted 30%
relaxing 23%
emotional 15%
funny 15%
tense 15%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 81%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.71

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