Murder on the Leviathan by Boris Akunin

Murder on the Leviathan

Erast Fandorin Mysteries #3

Boris Akunin

249 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

In this book, on 15th March 1878 Lord Littleby, an English eccentric and collector is found murdered in his Paris house together with nine members of his staff. A gold whale in the victim's hand leads Erast Fandorin to board the Leviathan, the wor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 71%
funny 57%
tense 42%
dark 28%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 42%

Average rating

3.83

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