The Beetle: A Mystery by Richard Marsh

The Beetle: A Mystery

Richard Marsh

310 pages first pub 1897 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

An ancient Egyptian fantastical creature with supernatural and hypnotic powers known as 'The Beetle' has arrived in London to seeks revenge on British Parliament Member Paul Lessingham for the defilement of a tomb in Egypt. When this strange creat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 417 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 71%
tense 51%
adventurous 46%
challenging 15%
funny 11%
reflective 4%
emotional 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 25%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 15% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.35

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