Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March

400 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

In 19th century Bombay, Captain Jim Agnihotri channels his idol, Sherlock Holmes, in Nev March's Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Award-winning debut. In 1892, Bombay is the center of British India. Nearby, Captain Jim ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 263 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 79%
emotional 29%
informative 25%
tense 20%
dark 12%
reflective 12%
challenging 7%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 43%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 36% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.66

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