The Progress Of A Crime by Julian Symons

The Progress Of A Crime

Julian Symons

212 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Hugh Bennett, young reporter on a local paper, witnessed a terrible crime - a group of boys stabbed a man to death on Guy Fawkes' night, right in front of the fire on the village green. But as Bennett attempts to write the story for his paper, dou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
tense 66%
dark 50%
sad 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.35

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