178 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 3502791430
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It was an open and shut case. All the evidence said Caroline Crale poisoned her philandering husband, a brilliant painter. She was quickly and easily convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Now, sixteen years later, in a posthumous letter, Mrs...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,842 reviews
Moods
tense 24%
reflective 21%
dark 19%
adventurous 15%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
sad 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 33% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, InfidelityModerate
Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Suicide, Misogyny, Alcohol178 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 3502791430
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It was an open and shut case. All the evidence said Caroline Crale poisoned her philandering husband, a brilliant painter. She was quickly and easily convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Now, sixteen years later, in a posthumous letter, Mrs...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,842 reviews
Moods
tense 24%
reflective 21%
dark 19%
adventurous 15%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
sad 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 33% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, InfidelityModerate
Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Suicide, Misogyny, Alcohol