208 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140093810
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A house party is under way at the remote mansion of Black Dudley, and among the guests are some very shady characters. As they playfully recreate the ritual of the Black Dudley Dagger, someone dies. Pathologist George Abbershaw suspects foul play,...
Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews
Moods
adventurous 53%
tense 36%
dark 26%
lighthearted 26%
funny 20%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 26%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Sexism, DeathModerate
Ableism, Blood208 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140093810
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A house party is under way at the remote mansion of Black Dudley, and among the guests are some very shady characters. As they playfully recreate the ritual of the Black Dudley Dagger, someone dies. Pathologist George Abbershaw suspects foul play,...
Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews
Moods
adventurous 53%
tense 36%
dark 26%
lighthearted 26%
funny 20%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 26%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Sexism, DeathModerate
Ableism, Blood