Marple: Twelve New Stories by Natalie Haynes, Kate Mosse, Lucy Foley, Naomi Alderman, Alyssa Cole, Jean Kwok, Elly Griffiths, Agatha Christie, Ruth Ware, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Leigh Bardugo, Val McDermid

384 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction crime mystery short stories adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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A brand new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Crime’s legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors. This collection of twelve original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, wil...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
lighthearted 44%
adventurous 37%
funny 17%
dark 11%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
reflective 7%
emotional 4%
challenging 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
sad 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 35% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.77

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