fiction classics crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

224 pages | first published 1942

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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...
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Summary of 4255 reviews

Moods

mysterious 98%
tense 25%
reflective 20%
dark 19%
adventurous 17%
emotional 11%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 27%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 39% | A mix: 36% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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