288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781804540893
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Description
An enthralling locked-room murder mystery inspired by crime fiction of the Golden Age, Death and the Conjuror is the critically acclaimed debut novel by Tom Mead. Selected as one of Publishers Weekly's Mysteries of the Year. 1936, London. A celebr...
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
challenging 16%
dark 16%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
reflective 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 48%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 68% | A mix: 21% | Character: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Suicide, Death of parentModerate
Mental illness, Gun violence, InfidelityMinor
Pregnancy, Abortion, Drug abuse
288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781804540893
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Description
An enthralling locked-room murder mystery inspired by crime fiction of the Golden Age, Death and the Conjuror is the critically acclaimed debut novel by Tom Mead. Selected as one of Publishers Weekly's Mysteries of the Year. 1936, London. A celebr...
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
challenging 16%
dark 16%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
reflective 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 48%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 68% | A mix: 21% | Character: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Suicide, Death of parentModerate
Mental illness, Gun violence, InfidelityMinor
Pregnancy, Abortion, Drug abuse