The Amazing Mrs Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman

The Amazing Mrs Pollifax

Mrs. Pollifax #2

Dorothy Gilman

193 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

“You are in effect replacing a dead man, Mrs Pollifax ...”When Emily Pollifax answers the phone that morning, all thoughts of her garden club tea in the afternoon have to wait. Her CIA handler is asking if she could leave immediately on a mission ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 436 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
funny 58%
mysterious 58%
lighthearted 33%
tense 25%
informative 16%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.97

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