The Sussex Downs Murder by John Bude

The Sussex Downs Murder

Superintendent William Meredith #2

John Bude

276 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

This classic detective novel from the 1930s is republished for the first time, with an introduction by the award-winning crime writer Martin Edwards. Two brothers, John and William Rother, live together at Chalklands Farm in the beautiful Sussex D...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 40%
lighthearted 30%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 90%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.43

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