The Five Red Herrings by Dorothy L. Sayers

The Five Red Herrings

Lord Peter Wimsey #6

Dorothy L. Sayers

284 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction crime mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

During a painting retreat, a killer takes a creative approach to the ancient art of murder The majestic landscape of the Scottish coast has attracted artists and fishermen for centuries. In the idyllic village of Kirkcudbright, every resident and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 736 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 37%
lighthearted 37%
funny 21%
challenging 18%
relaxing 9%
informative 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 31%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 22% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.35

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