fiction crime mystery short stories mysterious fast-paced

315 pages | first published 1932

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One Tuesday evening a group gathers at Miss Marple’s house and the conversation turns to unsolved crimes…The case of the disappearing bloodstains; the thief who committed his crime twice over; the message on the death-bed of a poisoned man which r...
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Summary of 2038 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
lighthearted 27%
adventurous 26%
funny 20%
relaxing 15%
challenging 12%
reflective 11%
tense 10%
dark 9%
informative 3%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 21% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.82

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