fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

400 pages | first published 1941

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"Georgette Heyer has given me such great pleasure over the years in my reading, and rereading, of her stories. --#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts'Tis the Season--for murder... A colorful assortment of guests at a festive holiday h...
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Summary of 301 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
funny 36%
lighthearted 27%
tense 18%
relaxing 13%
dark 9%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | Character: 23% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.53

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