Murder by Matchlight by E.C.R. Lorac

Murder by Matchlight

Robert MacDonald #26

E.C.R. Lorac

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

264 pages | first published 1945

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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARTIN EDWARDS '"A man who played about on the fringes of the Black Market, who had fought for Sinn Fein, who lived by his wits - and who finally became dangerous to somebody and was knocked over the head in the blackout. I...
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Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

medium 90%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | Character: 28% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.74

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