Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood

Murder on the Ballarat Train

Phryne Fisher #3

Kerry Greenwood

236 pages • first pub 1991 (editions) user-added

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

When the 1920s' most glamorous lady detective, the Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher, arranges to go to Ballarat for the week, she eschews the excitement of her red Hispano-Suiza racing car for the sedate safety of the train. The last thing she expect...

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Community Reviews Summary of 942 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 76%
funny 44%
lighthearted 40%
dark 23%
tense 17%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
challenging 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 22%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 35% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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