fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious sad medium-paced

213 pages | first published 1971

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In utter disbelief, Jane Marple read the letter addressed to her from the recently deceased Mr Rafiel - an acquaintance she had met briefly on her travels. He had left instructions for her to investigate a crime after his death. The only problem w...
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Summary of 2065 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 39%
adventurous 28%
tense 23%
sad 19%
reflective 13%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
emotional 8%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 32%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 26% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.62

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