Trent's Last Case by E.C. Bentley
Trent's Last Case

E.C. Bentley

Trent's Last Case

Philip Trent #1

E.C. Bentley

238 pages first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Written in reaction to what Bentley perceived as the sterility and artificiality of the detective fiction of his day, Trent's Last Case features Philip Trent, an all-too-human detective who not only falls in love with the chief suspect but reaches...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
emotional 40%
lighthearted 40%
sad 40%
tense 40%
funny 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.45

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