Crippen: A Novel of Murder by John Boyne

Crippen: A Novel of Murder

John Boyne

337 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

July 1910: A gruesome discovery has been made at 39 Hilldrop Crescent, Camden.Chief Inspector Walter Dew of Scotland Yard did not expect the house to be empty. Nor did he expect to find a body in the cellar. Buried under the flagstones are the rem...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 75%
adventurous 50%
tense 37%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
informative 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.82

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