Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationshipModerate
Ableism, Misogyny, BloodMinor
Child death, Car accidentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1145 reviews
Moods
adventurous 35%
dark 34%
tense 30%
emotional 17%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 7%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 32% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
288 pages | first published 1944
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ISBN/UID: 9780312981303
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An elderly widow is murdered at a clifftop seaside house...What is the connection between a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft against a schoolgirl, and the romantic life of a famous tennis player? To the casual observer, appar...Book Information
288 pages | first published 1944
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ISBN/UID: 9780312981303
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An elderly widow is murdered at a clifftop seaside house...What is the connection between a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft against a schoolgirl, and the romantic life of a famous tennis player? To the casual observer, appar...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationshipModerate
Ableism, Misogyny, BloodMinor
Child death, Car accidentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1145 reviews
Moods
adventurous 35%
dark 34%
tense 30%
emotional 17%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 7%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 32% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating