Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood

Murder on the Ballarat Train

Phryne Fisher #3

Kerry Greenwood

151 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

When the 1920s' most glamorous lady detective, the Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher, arranges to go to Ballarat for the week, she eschews the excitement of her red Hispano-Suiza racing car for the sedate safety of the train. The last thing she expect...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 77%
funny 40%
lighthearted 38%
dark 24%
tense 17%
emotional 8%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 22%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 35% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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