fiction crime historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

328 pages | first published 2014

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Brighton, 1950.When the body of a girl is found, cut into three, Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens is reminded of a magic trick, the Zig Zag Girl.The inventor of the trick, Max Mephisto, is an old friend of Edgar’s. They served together in the wa...
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Summary of 635 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 33%
adventurous 28%
tense 15%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 22%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 45% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.49

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