Murder Is Bad Manners by Robin Stevens

336 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Two friends form a detective agency--and must solve their first murder case--in this "sharp-witted debut" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) that is the first adventure in a brand-new middle grade mystery series set at a 1930s boarding school. Da...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,994 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 73%
lighthearted 49%
funny 33%
tense 21%
dark 10%
relaxing 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%
challenging 4%
informative 3%
hopeful 2%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 41%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 34% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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