272 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099593539
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Agatha Christie called her 'a shining light'. Have you discovered Margery Allingham, the 'true queen' of the classic murder mystery? The late John Lafcadio's ambition to be known as the greatest painter since Rembrandt was not to be curbed by...
Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews
Moods
dark 40%
tense 40%
sad 20%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Racial slurs, Alcohol
272 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099593539
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Agatha Christie called her 'a shining light'. Have you discovered Margery Allingham, the 'true queen' of the classic murder mystery? The late John Lafcadio's ambition to be known as the greatest painter since Rembrandt was not to be curbed by...
Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews
Moods
dark 40%
tense 40%
sad 20%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Racial slurs, Alcohol