Overture To Death by Ngaio Marsh

Overture To Death

Roderick Alleyn #8

Ngaio Marsh

320 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

It was planned as an act of charity: a new piano for the parish hall, an amusing play to finance the gift. But its execution was doomed when Miss Campanula sat down to play. A chord was struck, a shot rang out, and Miss Campanula was dead. Who in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 42%
relaxing 42%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.72

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