A Speedy Death by Gladys Mitchell

192 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery informative mysterious medium-paced

Description

Dr Beatrice Bradley is elderly, ugly, has darkly sharp insights and an extremely wicked tongue. 1929 genteel country house guests are shocked by the death of their famous guest, world traveler Mountjoy, in a bathtub. Suspects include his quiet (bu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
mysterious 100%
dark 50%
funny 50%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.3

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