191 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006512523
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A classic Ngaio Marsh novel reissued - the second Roderick Alleyn Mystery. The crime scene was the stage of the Unicorn Theatre, when prop gun fired a very real bullet; the victim was an actor clawing his way to stardom using bribery instead of ta...
Community Reviews Summary of 360 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 24%
adventurous 17%
relaxing 17%
tense 17%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
funny 6%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 92% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, MurderModerate
Drug abuse, AlcoholMinor
Suicide191 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006512523
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A classic Ngaio Marsh novel reissued - the second Roderick Alleyn Mystery. The crime scene was the stage of the Unicorn Theatre, when prop gun fired a very real bullet; the victim was an actor clawing his way to stardom using bribery instead of ta...
Community Reviews Summary of 360 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 24%
adventurous 17%
relaxing 17%
tense 17%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
funny 6%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 92% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, MurderModerate
Drug abuse, AlcoholMinor
Suicide