The Corpse in the Waxworks: A Paris Mystery by John Dickson Carr

The Corpse in the Waxworks: A Paris Mystery

Henri Bencolin #4

John Dickson Carr

288 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

"The purpose, the illusion, the spirit of a waxworks. It is an atmosphere of death. It is soundless and motionless... Do you see?"Last night Mademoiselle Duchêne was seen heading into the Gallery of Horrors at the Musée Augustin waxworks, alive. T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.62

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