fiction classics crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

342 pages | first published 1938

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George Surridge, director of the Birmington Zoo, is a man with many worries. An outbreak of disease threatens the animals in his care. Stuck in a dry and loveless marriage to a high-maintenance woman, and addicted to gambling, he is in a perpetual...
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Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 66%
adventurous 33%
funny 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.55

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