Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers

Clouds of Witness

Lord Peter Wimsey #2

Dorothy L. Sayers

288 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Rustic old Riddlesdale Lodge was a Wimsey family retreat filled with country pleasures and the thrill of the hunt -- until the game turned up human and quite dead. He lay among the chrysanthemums, wore slippers and a dinner jacket and was Lord Pet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,168 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
funny 56%
adventurous 46%
lighthearted 43%
tense 6%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 23%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.74

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