Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy L. Sayers

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fiction crime mystery romance adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride, mystery writer Harriet Vane, start their honeymoon with murder. The former owner of Talboys estate is dead in the cellar with a misspelled "notise" to the milkman, not a spot of blood on his smashed skull, and £600...

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Community Reviews Summary of 981 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
emotional 59%
funny 56%
reflective 27%
adventurous 25%
lighthearted 22%
relaxing 11%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
challenging 6%
tense 6%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 27%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 27% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.19

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